{"id":293448,"date":"2024-03-07T23:09:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T04:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/24-alcohol-rules-to-follow-now-that-dry-january-is-over"},"modified":"2024-03-07T23:09:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T04:09:30","slug":"24-alcohol-rules-to-follow-now-that-dry-january-is-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/24-alcohol-rules-to-follow-now-that-dry-january-is-over","title":{"rendered":"24 Alcohol Guidelines To Comply with Now That Dry January Is Over"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div readability=\"182.130978323\">\n<p>Dry January and Sober October are effective social campaigns to help people manage and assess their drinking habits. But even outside these months, we can all practice moderate, responsible, and healthy alcohol consumption. You don&#8217;t need to be stone-cold sober to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/features\/how-to-hold-your-liquor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">healthy relationship with alcohol<\/a>. These are smart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/health\/other\/6-alcohol-rules-you-really-should-follow-according-to-nutritionists\/ar-BB1htHZM?ocid=hpmsn&amp;cvid=85d2c032b7a74592b8750989631651f3&amp;ei=44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rules and tips for drinking<\/a> to take care of yourself and stay safe.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Drink More Water<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1251376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1251376\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1251376 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman drinking water in airport\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1251376\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport.jpg\" alt=\"Woman drinking water in airport\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-drinking-water-in-airport-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1251376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most of us know this rule, but it&#8217;s always worth saying again. When drinking alcohol, you must hydrate. It&#8217;s recommended to drink water before you start enjoying alcohol and then have a glass of water for every alcoholic beverage. Don&#8217;t forget to drink water after too.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Stop at One or Two\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1032321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1032321\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1032321 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Man drinking fresh beer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Beer-e1692064239985.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1032321\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Beer-e1692064239985.jpg\" alt=\"Man drinking fresh beer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 6\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1032321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">According to the CDC<\/a>, women should only have one drink per day, and men should have no more than two. When we talk about drinking in moderation, this is exactly what we mean. The CDC states that drinking more can lead to adverse health issues.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Order on the Rocks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1022363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1022363\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1022363 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Whiskey\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1344658169-scaled-e1707066402251.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1022363\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1344658169-scaled-e1707066402251.jpg\" alt=\"Whiskey\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 7\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1022363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ordering or making your drinks on the rocks, meaning with ice, can help you stay hydrated and drink less. Alcohol melts ice a little quicker, so your drink will become watered down. It takes you longer to finish the drink and gives you extra hydration between your water glasses.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Eat Before Drinking<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1220769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1220769\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1220769 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Group of friends drinking beer and eating hamburgers in a pub. Focus is on man tasting a burger.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1220769\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger.jpg\" alt=\"Group of friends drinking beer and eating hamburgers in a pub. Focus is on man tasting a burger.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-eating-burger-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1220769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Drazen Zigic\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You should never drink on an empty stomach. Alcohol will absorb quickly into your bloodstream when there is no food in your stomach. Some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/best-foods-to-eat-before-drinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">best foods to eat before alcohol consumption<\/a> are eggs, oats, berries, and fatty fish.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Drink for the Right Reasons<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1196830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1196830\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1196830 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"beer drinkers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1196830\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers.jpg\" alt=\"beer drinkers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/beer-drinkers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1196830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cDon&#8217;t drink to feel better; drink to feel <em>even<\/em> better.\u201d This quote may be from a Reese Witherspoon movie, but it&#8217;s still sound advice. Never drink to make your troubles go away because alcohol only amplifies them. Enjoy alcohol in positive situations; don&#8217;t turn to it in negative ones.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Avoid Carbonated Beverages<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_635415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-635415\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-635415 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Simple and Enjoyable Cheap Date Ideas That Fit Your Budget\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-635415\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517.jpg\" alt=\"Simple and Enjoyable Cheap Date Ideas That Fit Your Budget\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Shutterstock_2221500517-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-635415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Just Life\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not many people know that carbonated alcoholic beverages can get you tipsy much faster. The carbonation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.ca.gov\/education\/licensee-education\/alcohol-facts\/#:~:text=Carbonation%20%E2%80%93%20Carbonated%20alcoholic%20drinks%20increase,speed%20up%20the%20absorption%20rate.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">increases the absorption rate<\/a>, so it&#8217;s more difficult to pace yourself and keep a clear mind. Beer and mixed drinks with soda are the worst culprits.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Avoid Sugary Drinks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1079353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1079353\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1079353 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pimm's Cup cocktail.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 11\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1079353\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Pimm's Cup cocktail.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pimms-Cup-cocktail-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1079353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many popular drinks feature sugary syrups or sugar-heavy juices. Unfortunately, sugar speeds up the rate of alcohol absorption, so fruity or sweet drinks will get you drunk faster. They can also leave you with a nasty hangover the next day because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/dehydrating-drinks#:~:text=Experts%20believe%20that%20too%20much,more%20water%20and%20increase%20urination.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sugar can be dehydrating<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Stick With Clear Liquor\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1084378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1084378\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1084378 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Grey Goose (vodka)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1084378\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962.jpg\" alt=\"Grey Goose (vodka)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/slike-2023-08-31T002734.962-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1084378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: By Politikaner \u2013 Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wiki Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Clear liquors like vodka and gin are better options than brown liquors. Brown liquor uses a fermentation process that creates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdigest.com\/586245\/the-big-difference-between-clear-and-dark-alcohols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">allergens, impurities, and congeners<\/a>. Congeners are a recipe for brutal hangovers and higher intoxication, so clear liquors are a safer choice.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Talk While You Drink<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1196829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1196829\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1196829 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"men drinking beer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 13\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1196829\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer.jpg\" alt=\"men drinking beer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/men-drinking-beer-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1196829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one can be tough if you&#8217;re the quiet type, but socializing while drinking can slow down your drinking substantially. Try and hold a conversation while enjoying a beverage. Otherwise, you&#8217;ll sip more frequently and consume more per hour.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Eat While You Drink<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1039254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1039254\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1039254 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"barbecue, man, eat, ribs, beer, restaurant\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 14\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/barbecue-1-e1707066613697.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1039254\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/barbecue-1-e1707066613697.jpg\" alt=\"barbecue, man, eat, ribs, beer, restaurant\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 14\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1039254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: puhhha\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eating before drinking is crucial, but eating while drinking is also smart. If you snack or enjoy dinner while drinking, the alcohol will absorb slower, and your mouth will be too busy to drink quickly. Plus, pairing yummy food with alcohol can make for a delicious combination.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Don&#8217;t Drink Everyday<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1081373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1081373\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1081373 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"drinking-water\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 15\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1081373\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water.jpg\" alt=\"drinking-water\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/drinking-water-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1081373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Alina Kruk\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the CDC says moderate drinking means only one or two drinks per day, they strongly encourage people not to drink alcohol daily. Even having only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/alcohol-use.htm#:~:text=Over%20time%2C%20excessive%20alcohol%20use,liver%20disease%2C%20and%20digestive%20problems.&amp;text=Cancer%20of%20the%20breast%2C%20mouth,liver%2C%20colon%2C%20and%20rectum.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">one drink a day can lead to health issues<\/a>, such as chronic high blood pressure, heart disease, digestive problems, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Never Replace Dinner With Drinks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1224348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1224348\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1224348 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dinner date, restaurant, couple, woman, date, wine, food\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1224348\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner date, restaurant, couple, woman, date, wine, food\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dinner-date-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1224348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: 4 PM production\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one may seem obvious, but it&#8217;s important to say. Many people on diets or those who count calories may skip dinner if they plan to drink. While alcohol does contain calories and a heavy beer can be as much as 300 calories, it&#8217;s unsafe to swap food calories for drink calories.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Stick to One Drink an Hour<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1210389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1210389\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1210389 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Enjoying wine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 17\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1210389\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoying wine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Enjoying-wine-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1210389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you plan to have more than one or two drinks in a day, perhaps because of a special event or celebration, take your time with them. Try to space out each drink so you only consume one per hour.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Avoid Caffeinated Drinks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1207633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1207633\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1207633 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cans of Coca-Cola, coke\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 18\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-50x28.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-150x84.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1207633\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857.jpeg\" alt=\"Cans of Coca-Cola, coke\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-50x28.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_5857-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1207633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Matthew Bellemare \u2013 CC BY-SA 3.0\/Wiki Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The danger of mixing caffeine with alcohol is caffeine can make people feel less intoxicated, encouraging them to drink more. Drinks like espresso martinis and vodka Red Bulls are awful, combining sugar, caffeine, and alcohol all in one.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Don&#8217;t Eat Salty Food<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1178426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1178426\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1178426 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Snacks, potato chips, pretzels, candy, popcorn, crackers, cheese puffs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 19\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1178426\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks.jpg\" alt=\"Snacks, potato chips, pretzels, candy, popcorn, crackers, cheese puffs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snacks-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1178426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: beats1\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ultimately, eating salty food when drinking is better than eating no food at all. But, if possible, avoid extra salty foods. They&#8217;ll make you thirsty, causing you to consume your alcoholic drink more quickly. You&#8217;ll become dehydrated much faster, likely suffering a bad hangover the next day.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Track Your Drinks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_621589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-621589\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-621589 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Americans Are Partying Again. Avoid These Party Fouls to Snag an Invite!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 20\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-621589\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542.jpg\" alt=\"Americans Are Partying Again. Avoid These Party Fouls to Snag an Invite!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shutterstock_1108764542-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-621589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s not the coolest or most fun thing to do, but tracking your consumption when having more than two or three drinks in one day is important. When you don&#8217;t track, things get out of hand before you realize. Some people keep a tally on their arms, others save the bottle cap from each beer, and people also track drinks on their phones.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Don&#8217;t Play Drinking Games<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1023145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1023145\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1023145 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Rooster Beer Vietnam Vietnamese Life Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Frat Party\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 21\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rooster-Beer-Pong-Saigon-e1707067737974.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1023145\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rooster-Beer-Pong-Saigon-e1707067737974.png\" alt=\"Rooster Beer Vietnam Vietnamese Life Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Frat Party\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 21\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1023145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Benjamin Rice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As fun as beer pong, flip cup, and never-have-I-ever are, <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/drinking-games-around-the-world\/\">drinking games<\/a> can be dangerous. They lead to rapid and irresponsible alcohol consumption. These games often force you to drink more than you intend and can lead to alcohol poisoning.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Decline Shots<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_669633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-669633\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-669633 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"shutterstock 88215295 scaled e1707067865934\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 22\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_88215295-scaled-e1707067865934.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-669633\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_88215295-scaled-e1707067865934.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock 88215295 scaled e1707067865934\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 22\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-669633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The issue with shots is they often go along with slow-sip drinks. If you were to pace yourself, taking only one shot an hour, that might be acceptable. But people often take shots while consuming another beverage. Politely decline to take shots with people and just take a sip of your drink instead.<\/p>\n<h2>19. Be Firm and Say \u201cNo\u201d<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1136228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1136228\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1136228 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dinner party\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 23\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1136228\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner party\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dinner-party-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1136228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Yuri A \/ Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When out with friends, stopping after one or two drinks can be tough, especially when peer pressure comes into play. We know it can be hard to stand your ground, but you must be firm with your boundaries. You can always switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/dry-bars\/\">non-alcoholic beverages<\/a>, which are quickly becoming more popular.<\/p>\n<h2>20. Make Your Drinks if Possible<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1109584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1109584\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1109584 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman preparing Espresso Martini on bar counter, closeup. Alcohol cocktail\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 24\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1109584\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini.jpg\" alt=\"Woman preparing Espresso Martini on bar counter, closeup. Alcohol cocktail\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espresso-Martini-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1109584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: New Africa\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can&#8217;t do this at a bar or restaurant. But you can likely make your drinks at home or a party. When you make your beverages, you can better monitor and control the amount of alcohol and other ingredients that increase absorption.<\/p>\n<h2>21. Never Drink To Get Drunk<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1115004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1115004\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115004 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"alcohol\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 25\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115004\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol.jpg\" alt=\"alcohol\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alcohol-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1115004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Dean Drobot \/ Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This may be a difficult habit to let go of if you enjoyed some wild college days, but you should never drink to get drunk. One or two drinks to loosen up is okay, but excessively drinking is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<h2>22. Try Not To Drink Alone<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1089616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1089616\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1089616 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"lifestyle home portrait of young exhausted and wasted man waking up suffering headache and hangover after drinking alcohol at night party lying on bed sick and miserable still drunk\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 26\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1089616\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27.jpg\" alt=\"lifestyle home portrait of young exhausted and wasted man waking up suffering headache and hangover after drinking alcohol at night party lying on bed sick and miserable still drunk\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/slike-27-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1089616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re not saying you can never enjoy an after-work beer alone, but don&#8217;t make it a habit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gratitudelodge.com\/drinking-alone-alcoholism\/#:~:text=Negative%20consequences%3A%20Experiencing%20negative%20physical,increased%20risk%20of%20crime%20victimization.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Solitary drinking<\/a> can lead to negative feelings of isolation and poor decision-making. It can also be a catalyst for alcoholism.<\/p>\n<h2>23. Measure Accurately<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1076900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1076900\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1076900 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bartender pouring wine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 27\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1076900\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Bartender pouring wine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bartender-pouring-wine-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1076900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don&#8217;t skip the jigger when making drinks. Measure every drop of alcohol you drink to avoid accidental overconsumption. On average, one drink should contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/alcohols-effects-health\/overview-alcohol-consumption\/what-standard-drink#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20one,which%20is%20about%2040%25%20alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">14 grams of alcohol<\/a>. This means 12 ounces of standard beer, five ounces of wine, and 1.5 ounces of distilled liquor. Remember, you can always have a little less.<\/p>\n<h2>24. Savor the Flavor<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1035788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1035788\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1035788 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Smiling man and woman enjoying a glass of wine outdoors. Happy couple with a glass of wine sitting outdoors.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 28\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_1116857195-scaled-e1693256561145.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1035788\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_1116857195-scaled-e1693256561145.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling man and woman enjoying a glass of wine outdoors. Happy couple with a glass of wine sitting outdoors.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Alcohol Rules To Follow Now That Dry January Is Over 28\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1035788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Jacob Lund\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thisnakedmind.com\/unconscious-mind-alcohol-addiction-we-drink-for-the-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">theories<\/a> surrounding whether people genuinely enjoy the taste of alcohol are divided. But aligning with the advice not to drink to get drunk, you should enjoy the taste of your beverages. Savor and appreciate the flavor rather than racing through a drink you don&#8217;t like just for the sake of intoxication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/alcohol-rules-to-follow\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry January and Sober October are effective social campaigns to help people manage and assess their drinking habits. 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