maintenance drinking

Drinking alcohol at a rate intended to maintain the current level of intoxication.

By preloading at home, and only maintenance drinking on the town, you can have an economical night out.

"Paul always preloads so he only has to maintenance drink at Atomic."

"Amy had a big day at the races and so was only maintenance drinking at the pub."

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Maintenance drinks

The execution of drinking when maintaining an inebriated state under the circumstance of hangover

Steve: hey man aren't you already shmammered from last night? Why are you drinking?
Cornellius: they're maintenance drinks, im helping myself. You should too.
Steve: well, thanks, i keep that in mind for next im i get hungover