Updated On: 06 January, 2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
Cine legend Sir Anthony Hopkins’s recent revelation on his struggles with sobriety could serve as an eye-opener to those who would like to curb their drinking habits as part of their resolutions for 2026. A medical professional and a mental wellness expert discuss how to walk the plank

Know when to say no to alcohol. Confidence usually shuts down follow-up questions. representation pics/istock
Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins recently achieved a milestone of 50 years of sobriety, opening up about his alcohol addiction in an Instagram post. For those wanting to reduce alcohol intake as a New Year resolution, we speak to Dr Sanjeev Khanna, consultant gastroenterologist, Criticare Asia Multi Speciality Hospital, and Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri for tips on how to reasonably reduce drinking. Simultaneously, we consult Kakul Faruqi, consultant psychologist and psychotherapist at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, for suggestions to manage the pressures of social drinking.

Sir Anthony Hopkins. Pic courtesy/Wikimedia Commons