Do you have a couple to unwind every night?
Personal support to help you discover ways to cut back on alcohol and the benefits you’ll experience.
Our support is free and can help reduce your risk of developing illnesses and improve your wellbeing.
There is no ‘safe’ drinking level. Regularly drinking more than the low risk level of 14 units a week can be harmful.
Benefits of drinking less alcohol
- Reduce risk of heart disease and cancer
- Less likely to have an accident/take risks
- Less chance of embarrassing yourself on a night out
- Liver more able to recover and repair damage
- Save money on alcohol and taxis
- Increase energy and concentration
You can still enjoy a drink without stopping altogether. Plus there are lots of benefits mentally, physically, socially and financially, to cutting down.
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Make it a smaller one
You can still enjoy a drink, but have a smaller one – swap a pint for a bottle of beer or a large glass of wine for a small one. Or why not order a spritzer or shandy instead.
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Have a lower-strength drink
Swap strong beers or wines for lower–strength ones.
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Alternate with soft drinks
Sipping a soft drink or water between alcoholic drinks will help reduce the amount of alcohol you drink and help you stay hydrated.
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Avoid rounds
Buying your own drinks means you don’t have to keep up with fastest drinker in the group – plus you’ll save money too!
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Track the amount you’re drinking
There are some great tools to help you drink less. Download the Drink Free Days app to get reminders, support and practical advice to change your drinking habits for good.
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Make a plan and set a budget
Before you start drinking, set a limit on how much you’re going to drink and only take out a fixed amount of money to spend on alcohol.
For further information or to find out what support is available contact our friendly team of Wellness Coaches on 0800 0614734 / 01753 373646 OR click here for our online referral form.
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