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Alcoholism: 10 Tips to Quit Drinking Alcohol

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Know the signs of problem drinking

Problem drinking can begin early or late in life.

The signs of problem drinking include:

• Drinking to calm your nerves, forget your worries, or reduce depression

• Inability to stop drinking without a struggle after one or two drinks (a standard drink is one 12-ounce beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits)

• Lying about or trying to hide drinking habits

• Drinking alone

• Having medical, social, work, financial, or legal problems caused by drinking

If you think you may have a drinking problem, seek help.

Talk with your doctor.