Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

Premium

Want to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works

People who are severely dependent usually require some kind of withdrawal support to stop drinking.

Photo credit: Shutterstock

By  The Conversation

What you need to know:

  • Most people successfully quit or cut back their alcohol consumption on their own.
  • People who drink more frequently are much more likely to have symptoms of dependence.

With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits.

We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more people are trying to cut back or quit.

Related

In the headlines