Q&A

How to Moderate Heavy Drinking

How to Moderate Heavy Drinking

What are the best ways to control our drinking habits? Leading psychologist Reid Hester sheds some light.

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Given the physiology of alcohol tolerance, how can people stop alcohol creep?
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Why are you promoting moderate drinking? Despite popular publications citing studies to suggest the health effects of alcohol, the most reliable research recommends that no amount of alcohol is safe, not even moderate drinking.
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Do you agree with the disease model of alcoholism?
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What motivates people to change their drinking habits?
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What is the effectiveness of digital and online tools to help people with alcohol problems?
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Am I an alcoholic?
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Is it possible to help a family member who’s drinking too much?
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How can I deal with urges to drink?
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What is binge drinking? How is it different from heavy drinking?
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I find myself drinking more during Covid and have become more flat. What can you offer to support a functioning alcoholic?
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Are there any benefits to drinking alcohol?
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How many drinks a week makes you an alcoholic?
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Can an alcoholic become a social drinker?
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What does a healthy relationship with alcohol look like?
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What is considered moderate drinking?
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How can I tell how much alcohol is in what I usually drink?
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I’m starting to wonder about my drinking: Should I quit or just cut back?
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If I decide to try to cut back on my drinking, what are my chances of success?
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What do I do if I’m not making progress in cutting back on my drinking?
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What are the steps to take to be successful with cutting back on my drinking?
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