How to avoid alcoholism

If you want to avoid alcoholism there are some advices that can help you: 

1- Avoid drinking alcohol whenever possible.

2- Make sure you know your family history. A family history of alcoholism will make you more susceptible to becoming an alcoholic.

3- Do not drink to self-medicate. If you are feeling depressed, it is particularly important that you avoid alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant and it will only depress you more.

4- Never binge drink. Do not engage in beer drinking contests or any activity that involves chugging excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.

5- If you do choose consume alcohol, always sip your sip beverage. Do not drink too fast.

6- Recognize the early warning signs of alcoholism. Some of the signs are alcohol cravings, irritability, mood swings, drinking alone and/or in secret, chugging drinks, depression, shakiness, etc.

7- Do not get drunk.