How does problem-drinking relate to other problems?
As mentioned before it is worth knowing that alcohol is a depressant drug so it might make you feel better in the short term, but in the long term, alcohol can make you feel worse. Many people like a drink but drinking too much lowers your mood, so watch out if you are already feeling a bit down.
Some people drink because they believe it settles their nerves, or helps them to forget their worries. Again, remember that this is only effective in the short term.
Think about the effect that drinking too much can have on your family, relationships, job, income, mood and behaviour? Are you more likely to, for example sleep in for your work if you are drinking or are you more likely to get into a fight if you drink too much?
