The Benefits of Giving Up
- Reducing the risk of many serious health problems
- Reducing the risk of accidents and getting into trouble with the law
- Risky sexual behaviour – including unprotected sex, sex with multiple partners and sexual assault
- More money to spend on other thingS
- Feeling happier and more in control of one’s life
- Better relationships with family, friends and work colleagues
- Being a reliable person that others can depend on
- More energy and time to do other things
- More money to spend on other thingS
- Remembering experiences
- Not having to regret or feel embarrassed about your behavior
Other people who are at very high risk and should rather avoid drinking alcohol altogether are those:
- Have a history of liver disease
- Have pancreatitis
- Have HIV
- Have heart problems
- Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels
- Are overweight
- Are on medication that reacts with alcohol
- Are operating machinery or driving
