Alcohol stimulates several different parts of your brain—including your reward system. ... The more often you drink, the more your brain may wire itself to forget the consequences once the beer starts flowing. Instead of telling you “you might regret this,” your brain seems to say, “and, and, and I want more alcohol!”Aug 9, 2021
How do I stop drinking when I really want to?
- Put it in writing. ...
- Set a drinking goal. ...
- Keep a diary of your drinking. ...
- Don't keep alcohol in your house. ...
- Drink slowly. ...
- Choose alcohol-free days. ...
- Watch for peer pressure. ...
- Keep busy.