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Drink less

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Discover how cutting down on alcohol improves your health and find support to help you drink less.

Alcohol weakens the immune system and the body’s ability to cope with infectious disease. Take care and drink within the recommended guidelines. Men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week.

Drinking less can help:

  • lift your mood
  • improve your sleep
  • boost energy levels
  • lower your risk of cancer, liver disease, heart disease and stroke
  • manage your weight

Tips for drinking less

  • Try drink-free days
  • Dilute your drinks
  • Lower the strength
  • Choose smaller bottles of wine
  • Watch your measures

Get support today

  • River - Liverpool Drug and Alcohol Support Services

    If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol and want to make a change, River can help.

    River - Adult Support Service

  • River - Liverpool Young People Support Services

    Not sure where to start? Create a personal quit plan to keep you on track.

    River - Young People Support Service

  • NHS Alcohol advice

    Advice and support for reducing the amount of alcohol you drink.

    NHS alcohol advice

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