MODERATION TRAINING By practicing these simple techniques, you can learn to be more in control of your drinking and avoid negative consequences.   1. USE YOUR STOMACH * EAT BEFORE YOU DRINK * CHOOSE DRINKS WITH MIXERS(calories slow down absorption) AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT   2. USE YOUR MOUTH * SLOW DOWN DRINKING RATE (ONE PER HOUR) * SIP, DON’T GULP * ALTERNATE ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES * DON’T QUENCH YOUR THIRST WITH ALCOHOLIC DRINKS   3. USE YOUR HEAD * PLAN HOW MUCH YOU WILL DRINK BEFOREHAND * "INOCULATE" YOURSELF TO POTENTIAL PROBLEMS (LIKE PRESSURES TO DRINK MORE) * GET INVOLVED IN NON-ALCOHOLIC ACTIVITIES * LIMIT YOUR DRINKING TO NO MORE THAN 3-4 DRINKS AT A TIME. DON’T DRINK EVERY DAY. HAVE NO MORE THAN 12 DRINKS PER WEEK.