Advice

There’s lots of information available to help you find what you need to know about alcohol and discover easy ways to cut down.

Drinking limits
Find out if you’re at risk of causing yourself harm.

Units
Get the facts on units in alcohol.
Find out how many units and calories are in your alcoholic drink with a simple alcohol tracker.

Cutting down
Handy tips and ways to make cutting back a bit easier. Why not make a pledge to cut down?

Saying no politely
It can be awkward to decline alcohol politely under peer pressure. Your reason, be it a medical condition or your decision, can be a personal and it can place you in a social situation that many find tricky to handle.

Rather than avoiding difficult situations and missing out, it’s a good idea to plan ahead how you’re going to say no to alcohol. Some of these ideas may work for you.

• No thank you – keep it simple and accompany with a small gesture to emphasize what you’re saying.
• You prefer an alternative – a soft drink or sparkling water perhaps. You may enjoy an alcohol free wine or beer that is increasingly available.
• Explain – if you feel comfortable, be honest about your reasons. Perhaps you’re exercising later and you feel better if you don’t drink.

Alcohol and mental health and wellbeing
The effects of alcohol on mental health.

Drink driving and the law
Facts on the legal alcohol limit.

If you or someone you know needs support, speak your GP or use the ‘Find your way’ link on the left to find help locally. There is a lot of support and advice available to you.