Do you need to put a stopper on drinking habits?  

It may help to consider the following questions:

• How much choice do you feel you have over the number of alcoholic drinks you currently consume?
• What function does this drinking habit serve you over and above the pleasure of having a social drink?
• Do you rely on the tranquillising effects of alcohol regularly to help you deal with stress or difficult emotions?
• Does a regular alcoholic drink help you to manage low or anxious mood?
• Do you rely significantly on drinking to help you feel more comfortable in different social situations?

• Does your drinking habit stop you from engaging in activities you used to enjoy?
• Does your drinking habit stop you from socialising?
• Have other people who know you ever voiced concern over how much you drink?

Corrective measures can be put in place using CBT therapy to help many individuals positively change their relationship with alcohol.

Any person requiring support with poor drinking habits requires an initial GP referral.  CBT therapy can help build psychological resilience to promote healthier drinking habits, however help with alcohol addiction requires prior medical support.