The holidays are about celebration. This is the season for getting together with friends and loved ones and enjoying delicious food and drinks. In America, the consumption of alcohol during the holidays goes up by 100%. For those who are drinking during the holidays, alcohol intake can easily double in comparison to the rest of the year. For most of us, having a few drinks is nothing more than a way to relax and enhance a social outing. But some of us have a different relationship with alcohol, and we need to make a strategic effort for controlling drinking during the holiday season.
There are many reasons not to drink or at least drink only in moderation. While some people avoid alcohol for religious reasons, to protect their health, or to set a good example for their children, others need to be careful not to lose control because they have developed an addiction to alcohol.