Alcohol | 75 awesome ways to save on alcohol

The alcohol and party season is fast approaching and while Australians are preparing to fire up their BBQs for the silly season, there are some shocking statistics that might make Australians think twice about how they consume alcohol at a party.

Shocking facts about alcohol consumption in Australia

The cost of alcohol misuse is approximately $25bn a year, including medical expenses, lost wages and productivity.
10 million Australians experience negative effects from other people’s drinking, 70,000 Australian’s fall victim to alcohol-related assaults
Children as young as 10 are seeking treatment for alcohol addiction.
The problem is fuelled by a powerful alcohol industry.
168,000 Australians between 12 and 17 have reported binge drinking or drinking at risky levels
10 percent of teenagers binge drink every week
50 percent of 16-year-olds drink at harmful levels
35 percent of teenage males consume between 11 and 30 drinks per session
More teenagers die from the effects of alcohol than any other drug

Anti-alcohol campaigners are fighting for stronger restrictions on the industry; and for people to change drinking habits, starting at home.

These are just some of the actions we can take to reduce our binge drinking habits and live a better day tomorrow.

Avoid standing at tables scoffing down peanuts and chips. These salty little devils will make you thirstier and cause you to drink more alcohol.
Become a clock-watcher. Write a plan before going to a party. Writing your plan down a plan seals it in your mind. When intoxicated your plan will be in your subconscious. Make a plan to watch the clock and drink slowly. Aim to drink one drink per hour. There are a bunch of fantastic apps out in the market, which help drinkers pace themselves during a night out.
There are some great party tricks you can use too including arriving later to a party, starting off with some non-alcoholic or light drinks and putting your drink down by helping out the host. And my big tip is to have a bottle of mineral water in front of you. People naturally go for water later in the night as dehydration kicks in.

For a full list of my hot boozing and party tips for reducing a hangover check out this cheat sheet. Also be sure to watch my video on hot tips for avoiding a hangover.

There are plenty of ways to save money and the Savings Room has collected 65+ ways for you! If you are trying to cut your drinking or change your habits, one great excuse is to save money!

Drinking on a regular basis is expensive. This cheat sheet delivers practical tips on both saving on alcohol and covers scenarios like if you are out at a restaurant or at a party. These tips will help you save money and your liver! They include getting to the party later, starting a little later than everyone else and buying booze in bulk. If you are like me, and you love to party, you will save stacks using these tips.