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16+ Tips For How to Start Drinking Less Alcohol

Ever found yourself wondering how to dial back on the booze without feeling like you’re missing out?  Whether it’s social pressure, stress relief, or simply habit, cutting down on alcohol can be challenging but is definitely rewarding.  This article is your go-to guide for drinking less, packed with practical tips from the experts at Sunnyside.

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Moderate Drinking: What a Healthy Relationship with Alcohol Looks Like

In practice, the moderation mindset looks like this: The moment alcohol starts to have a negative impact on your health or relationships, you’re able to cut back. But this is often easier said than done.

In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into what moderate drinking looks like — and offer tips on how to keep it from morphing into something more harmful.

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Heavy Drinking: How to Recognize It and Cut Back

Heavy drinking signals an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. This relationship often sours slowly, making it difficult to pinpoint when you’ve crossed the line from moderate drinking to something more problematic.

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10 Effects of a Dry(ish) January: A Week-by-Week Guide on What Happens to Your Body

Dry(ish) January is a popular reset option. Whether you choose to go sober or reduce your alcohol intake, expect both options to affect your body. 

Fortunately, we have a good idea of how your body will react. We’ve tracked the progress, benefits, and outcomes of the more than 25,000 people who signed up for our 2023 Dry(ish) January challenge. Some participants chose to go completely dry for the month, while others cut back and designated dry days for each week.