Stop Drinking
The easiest way to know if you need to quit drinking alcohol is to try to stop. Depending on your success, you may find that drinking is strongly embedded in your day-to-day lifestyle. In that moment, you may become determined to make a change.
If you are hydrated, your body feels the need to drink less at one time. However, hydration alone can't cure a total dependency. You will need to make use of other ways to support your healthy lifestyle.