12 Myths about drinking alcohol you’ll wish you’d known sooner

Andrew Misell | January 2024 |

From the infamous ‘hair of the dog’ to the ‘beer jacket’, most of us have used a few of these alcohol clichés at some point in our lives. But is there any truth to these common sayings?

Myth: Alcohol keeps me warm "beer jacket".

Myth: Eating a big meal before you drink will keep you sober.

Myth: A glass of red wine is healthy for you. 

Myth: Hair of the dog - more alcohol will help with a hangover.

Myth: You can't become an ‘alcoholic’ by drinking only beer. 

Myth: Drinking heavily just on the weekend is fine. 

Myth: I'm ok to drive in the morning after drinking. 

Myth: I admire a person who can hold their alcohol.

Myth: Only people who drink everyday have a problem with alcohol.

Myth: A night cap before bed helps me sleep better.

Myth: Once a bottle is open you have to finish it. 

Myth: Everybody drinks. 

Related content

Millie Gooch S Ober Spring 24 Hero Under 2 K px
Millie’s Sober Spring hacks - Week four

Millie Gooch | April 2024 |

Explore the sober lifestyle to the max with Millie Gooch's selection of sage words, canny suggestions, and handy resources.
A woman with dark hear wearing a pink shirt smiles.
Susan Laurie’s four top tips to help you adjust at work when you’re newly alcohol-free

Susan Laurie | April 2024 |

As well as being part of the Training and Consultancy Team, Susan is also Alcohol Change UK’s expert by experience.
Samantha Kingston3
Samantha’s story: Alcohol, my family and me

Samantha Kingston | April 2024 |

In 2018, Samantha lost her mum to stage four liver disease due to alcohol dependency.