A new study reveals that about one-third of people working from home are also drinking on the job. About 36% of men and 26% of women surveyed said they imbibed while on the clock.

According to Healthline, experts say that the stress of work and a pandemic, in addition to the everyday factors we face, can cause some people to drink. They added that a certain portion of the population believes that they can get away with drinking because their supervisors are out of sight.

Some reports estimate that the sales of alcoholic beverages surged a whopping 55% toward the end of March, which led health officials worldwide to warn that excessive drinking can lower the immune system and increase the risk of complications from COVID-19.

If you think that your drinking has become out of control during the COVID-19 crisis, here are eight tips to help you get back on track:

1. Write down your intentions. Make a list of things that would be better in your life if you controlled your drinking. According to Harvard Medical School, these could include better sleep, feeling healthier, or improving your relationships.
2. Set a goal. Along with your doctor, establish a safe limit for how many alcoholic drinks you should consume daily based on your sex, age, and medical condition.
3. Keep a diary. The experts at Harvard recommend that you keep track of when you drink and why. If you find it's hard to stick to your goal, discuss this with a healthcare professional.
4. Get support. According to Everyday Health, it's important to let family and friends know about your decision to cut back and that you have new rules about your drinking habits. Even with social distancing, people are engaging in online cocktail parties, so make your position clear.
5. Have an alcohol-free day. Take a break from drinking one day a week, and when this becomes easy, make it two days, according to Everyday Health.
6. Keep busy. When you are tempted to take a drink, get up and walk around or set up a puzzle or board game that you can turn to when temptation strikes, say Harvard experts.
7. Out of sight, out of mind. Remove all alcohol from the house so it makes it easier not to imbibe.
8. Don't give up. Giving up a habit may take several attempts, so be persistent. You may have setbacks, according to Harvard, but don't give up.