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Drinking too much alcohol? 4 ways to have less, from smaller glasses to saying ‘Enough’

To party a little less hard try these expert tips, from starting off with less in your glass, to learning to just say no to alcoholic drinks

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Always order the smallest quantity of an alcoholic beverage in a restaurant or bar – a 0.33 litre glass of beer instead of a 0.5 litre glass, for example. 
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Drinking alcohol does not do your body any good – and it can become addictive.

Though we have heard the warning a thousand times, we often disregard it when there is something to celebrate or we meet up with friends – situations when, for many people, beer, wine or spirits simply seem to belong.

Does the occasional hangover come with the territory? A particularly bad one could prompt you to critically examine your alcohol consumption – and perhaps try to cut down.
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To drink less, it can help to drink differently. An awareness campaign by Germany’s health ministry is suggesting four methods.

1. Start with less

A good way to start is to always order the smallest quantity of an alcoholic drink in a restaurant or bar – a 0.33 litre glass of beer instead of a 0.5 litre one, or a half-pint instead of a pint, for example.

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