What to avoid
- 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, 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.