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Do you enjoy a drink now and then? Many of us do, often when socializing with friends and family. Drinking can be beneficial or harmful, depending on your age and health status, and, of course, how much you drink.

For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you get started.


"Sometimes we do things out of habit and we don't really stop to think about it. This made me think about my choices."

"It emphasized that drinking is not bad in and of itself—it's how much you're doing it and how it's affecting your life."

"I thought the strategies for cutting down were really good. It gives you tools to help yourself."

These are comments from social drinkers who reviewed the Rethinking Drinking booklet in focus testing. We welcome your comments on the booklet and this Web site as well. Send us an email.