Many one-time heavy drinkers merely “grow up” and change their behaviors.
Would it benefit your health, relationships, or career?
Would you lose weight, be more productive, or save money?
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Now, think about the reasons why you mightnotwant to change your drinking patterns.
If your body has become chemically dependent on the substance, you should get help.
There are even medications, includingNaltrexone, that can help quell your desire to drink.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Alcohol Use Disorder.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Rethinking Drinking.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
