Alcohol Awareness Month 2025
Reducing alcohol intake can boost energy, mental clarity, and well-being. “Taking Control; Thriving More” empowers individuals to make mindful choices and embrace a healthier life.
Explore expert insights, resources, and strategies for cutting back or choosing sobriety—small changes can lead to big rewards. Start your journey today! Alcohol Awareness Month AAM
Did you know?
177.3 million people ages 12 and older reported that they drank in the past year.
61.4 million people ages 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month.
28.9 million people ages 12 and older had Alcohol Use Disorder in the past year.
Potential Signs of Excess Alcohol Intake
- Failing to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home, due to repeated alcohol use
- Continuing to drink alcohol even though you know it's causing physical, social, work, or relationship problems
- Giving up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies to use alcohol
- Using alcohol in situations where it's not safe, such as when driving or swimming
- Developing a tolerance to alcohol so you need more to feel its effect, or you have a reduced effect from the same amount
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — when you don't drink, or drinking to avoid these symptoms
Source: Mayo Clinic
Getting Started With Drinking Less
Whichever strategies you choose to reduce alcohol consumption, give them a chance. If one approach doesn’t work, try something else. Find what works for you! Alcohol Awareness Month AAM
- Know how much alcohol you drink now and whether it is considered excessive and harmful for your health.
- Decide how many days a week you plan to drink and how many drinks you plan to have. For instance, you might decide to only drink on one evening and have one drink.
- Schedule alcohol-free days every week.
- Understanding how much alcohol counts as a “standard” drink may also help.
- If certain people, places, or activities tempt you to drink more than you plan, you can limit your time with those people, in those places, or doing those activities. For example, instead of a happy hour event with coworkers, suggest catching up at lunch instead.
- You may also want to remove alcohol from your home or places where you spend a lot of time.
- Ask for support from a friend, family member, health care provider, or someone else who will support your choice to drink less.
Source: CDC
Screening Tool
An alcohol screening tool helps you assess your drinking habits, identify potential risks, and gain insight into how alcohol impacts your life. It’s a private, non-judgmental way to increase awareness, motivate positive change, and connect with helpful resources if needed.
Try the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as your first step to thriving more.
Social Media Toolkit
Below are some suggested captions and graphics to post on your social media for each week of April!
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Alcohol Awareness Month AAM
Week 1: Awareness & Action
Taking control by understanding how alcohol impacts your health and recognizing your drinking habits is the first step toward thriving more—making informed decisions about alcohol and setting goals for positive change.
Week 2: Small Changes, Big Impact
Making small adjustments in your drinking habits can lead to big rewards. Discover practical ways to drink less and experience the immediate benefits of moderation, all while embracing the journey to thriving more.
Week 3: Stronger Connections, Healthier Choices
By reducing alcohol consumption, you’re not just improving your health—you’re also enhancing your relationships and social interactions. Explore how taking control of your drinking can lead to stronger connections and a more fulfilling life.
Week 4: Thriving Beyond Alcohol
As you reduce your alcohol intake, the benefits extend far beyond physical health. Celebrate the long-term rewards of drinking less and focus on building sustainable habits that help you continue thriving more beyond Alcohol Awareness Month.
