How to cut back on drinking
A practical, week-by-week approach to drinking less — without all-or-nothing rules.
Guides
Drink less, with better information.
Practical guides to cutting back, taking a break, and understanding your drinking — written the way SipSmart works: calm, honest, and without judgment.
How to take a break from alcohol
What a 30-day break actually teaches you, and how to set one up so it sticks.
What to do when an alcohol craving hits
Cravings peak and pass. Here is how to ride one out in about ten minutes.
What is a standard drink?
A bottle of beer is not always one drink. How standard drinks work in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Alcohol tracker apps: what to look for
An honest guide to choosing a drink-tracking app — including what we built differently.
Sober curious: a low-pressure introduction
You do not need a label or a rock bottom to drink less. Start here.
Important safety note
Stopping suddenly can be dangerous.
If you may be physically dependent on alcohol, talk with a doctor or local alcohol service before stopping or sharply reducing. These guides are general wellness information, not medical care.