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Tips to Try

Small changes can make a big difference in reducing your chances of having alcohol-related problems. If one approach doesn't work, try something else.

Below are some specific strategies to try, and you can add your own at the end. Check off perhaps two or three to try in the next week or two, then add others as needed. Then click “List My Choices,” and print them out. If you haven't made progress in cutting down after two to three months, consider quitting drinking altogether, seeking professional help, or both.

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Download or order the free 20-page booklet, “Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health”.

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Descargue o ordene copias gratis del folleto de 20 páginas ‘Piénselo Antes de Beber: El Alcohol y su Salud’.

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