Reducing alcohol
Cutting back on alcohol can be an effective way to improve your health, boost your energy, lose weight, and save money. Any reduction in the amount you drink every week will be beneficial – and with the right help, it's easier than you think.
Rethink your drink is a local initiative aimed at helping Hampshire and IOW residents cut down on alcohol.
Whilst there is no safe level of drinking when it comes to alcohol, the guidelines for both men and women recommend that you should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week. Use this quiz to understand your current levels and get personalised advice.
Where to get help - Get support for you or someone else HERE
The Drink Free Days app (available on the Apple App store and Google Play), can help you track your drink-free days, get reminders, and celebrate milestones and targets.
Drinkaware is an independent charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking. You can read the advice and support page here.
Talk to a trained advisor online, without having to make a phone call. Or if you prefer to talk to a real person, you can have a free and confidential chat with someone at Drinkline, who is trained to help by calling 0300 123 110 (weekdays 9am-8pm and weekends 11am-4pm).
To find local services where you can go to for help in your local area, visit this page