Making It Happen

What should I aim for?

• Have your first alcoholic drink after having eaten
• Quench your thirst with non-alcoholic drinks before alcohol
• Avoid salty snacks when drinking alcohol
• Switch to beer/lager with a lower alcohol content (% ABV)
• Take smaller sips
• Plan new activities and tasks at those times you usually drink
• When bored or stressed have a workout instead of drinking
• Explore alternative interests – cinema, exercise, etc.
• Avoid going to the pub after work (or go out later)
• Avoid or limit the time spent with 'heavy' drinking friends
• Any other ideas of your own?
• Alternate between non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks

‘How to do it’ – the ideal

Men

• 4 or less units daily
• 21 or less units weekly

Women

• 3 or less units daily
• 14 or less units weekly
• 2 days alcohol free per week is advised
• No drinks advised during pregnancy

Dependent Drinkers

• No drinks are safe
• Seek specialist help if you want to change your drinking behaviour