Marcel GemmeSpecial to the Valley NewsDuring the holidays, the time before Christmas and New Year’s Day accounts for some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption. Christmas week especially creates a number of opportunities for drinking.Whether you are attending family gatherings, work parties or other celebrations, there is endless temptation to consume alcohol. Even those individuals who are social drinkers tend to find themselves drinking more alcohol. Fortunately, there are practical tips that you can use to politely decline drink offers and avoid excessive drinking during the holidays.Whether you are in your golden years, middle-aged or young, the key to success is to practice saying “no” to alcohol. Whether it is a legitimate reason or a wild made-up excuse,
