What to avoid
- Moderate drinking can fit into a balanced lifestyle, but it is important to be aware of your overall lifestyle habits – avoid smoking, eat a healthy and balanced diet, avoid putting on extra weight, and get regular exercise. These are important considerations, even if you do not drink alcohol.
- Nobody should drink alcohol to improve their health. If you do not drink alcohol, you should not start doing so for health reasons.
- If you have been diagnosed with a health condition like cancer, high blood pressure, mental illness, or another disease, make sure you consult a health professional about the possible interaction with alcohol.
- Alcohol and certain medications do not mix. Find out about possible interactions before you drink alcohol.
- Having several drinks within a short period of time will make you intoxicated. Avoid drinking excessively and ‘binge’ drinking.
- Contrary to popular belief, drinking alcohol before going to bed is likely to disrupt your sleep. You should avoid using alcohol as a sleep aid.