ALCOHOL INTAKE

Maybe you feel that you're drinking too much or too often. Perhaps it's a habit you'd like to better control.

Arming yourself with strategies, knowing what triggers you to drink, staying within the low risk drinking guidelines and taking drink-free days are all small steps towards big results.

If you’re trying to cut down on alcohol, aiming to have some alcohol-free days is one of the best ways to go about it. But if you’re used to drinking regularly, this can be easier said than done.

14 Units a Week

If you don’t drink a lot at one time, you might not think there’s any need to change your drinking habits. But drinking “little and often” can still mean the units rapidly add up. For example, a medium-sized glass of wine with dinner every day can mean you’re consuming around 16 units a week. Guidelines recommend that to keep health risks from alcohol low, it’s safest not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis.

Click here to see what 1 unit is

There are many long-term health benefits from cutting down on alcohol. These include reducing your risk of:

Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Several types of cancer 

You may notice short-term health benefits too if you have alcohol-free days. These may include: 

Feeling less stressed or anxious
Improvement in skin conditions
Helping with weight control
Improved sleep