I do enjoy a glass of scotch, but there is a secret to avoiding hangovers and getting drunk.

Hydrate, drink plenty of water before, after and during.

I drink two tall glasses of water before my first drink, and at least one between drinks if I have more than one, which I rarely do.

You still must be moderate, and avoid driving, but the water avoids problems associated with drinking.

A few signs that you may have a problem with alcohol.

• If you drink every day.
• If you drink before lunch.
• If you get a third drink.
• If you rarely eat when you drink.
• If you wake up in a strange motor lodge with a thank you note written in lipstick on the bathroom mirror.