If you don't want to abstain entirely, there are ways that can help you cut down, including opting for smaller glass sizes, diluting alcohol with soda water or a low-calorie soft drink, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keeping a few nights each week booze-free.
The minister criticised shops selling alcohol at low prices that encouraged people without much money to drink "until they are really blitzed" and damaged their livers.