Drink less
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
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