Drink Less
It may seem like you don't drink much, but a drink or two most evenings can do harm to your body.
From making you gain weight to increasing your risk of cancer, alcohol can have serious effects on your body. The more you drink, and the more often, the greater the risk to your health. See the video below for more information:
Where to start?
It's important to know how much you are drinking and the easy ways you can cut back:
- Here you can find out further information about drinking levels, how many units and calories are in your drink.
Simple tips to help you cut down
If you regularly drink more than 14 units a week, try these simple tips to help you cut down.
Fourteen units is equivalent to six pints of average strength beer or 10 small glasses of low strength wine. To find out exactly how much 14 units are see the Unit information page.
Here you can find out if you are drinking too much.
Support with drinking less alcohol
One You Days Off App – feel healthier, lose weight and save money by simply nominating days to take off drinking and get practical, daily support to help you stick to it. Right for you if: you want a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don't, wherever you are. Search ‘Drink Free Days’ in Google Play or iTunes.
Recovery Near You service - Right for you if: you need advice and support with drinking 24/7 call 0300 200 2400