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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Worried about drinking too much at Christmas parties? This trend could help

A new trend, dubbed 'zebra striping', is being championed as a way to curb overindulgence during the Christmas party season, potentially leading to a much perkier morning after. The strategy involves consciously alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.

Dr Richard Piper, CEO at Alcohol Change UK, explains: "Zebra striping is the new name for alternating between low alcohol or alcohol-free drinks and alcoholic drinks instead of drinking purely alcoholic drinks in a single occasion, such as night out with friends or a work Christmas party."

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