Sensible Drinking

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Most people drink alcohol and enjoy it. But regularly drinking more than the recommended daily amount can put your health at risk. Alcohol use is linked to more than 60 different medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, liver disease and many types of cancer.

 

How much is too much?

NHS advice on drinking recommends that:

  • Men should not regularly drink more than 3 to 4 units a day
  • Women should not regularly drink more than 2 to 3 units a day
  • Pregnant women and women trying for a baby should avoid drinking any alcohol

If you would like more information about what these recommendations mean for you ring Healthy Sefton on 0300 100 1000 for a free information booklet and unit calculator.

Or visit the NHS Choices website where you will find information and tools to help you work out the number of units you drink and whether you may be harming your health.

 

Need support with alcohol?

There are a range of services in Sefton that offer help with alcohol. Please feel free to contact any of the services below directly. Alternatively, your GP will be able to help you find the most appropriate support for you.

 

Sefton Alcohol Services - 01704 542 332
Offers help and support about alcohol through their counselling service. Clinics are held throughout Sefton. Clients should phone first to make an appointment.

 

SMASH - 0151 284 6524     
SMASH is a service specifically designed to meet the alcohol and drug needs of young people in Sefton.  It covers all areas of Sefton.  Young people can either call the service themselves, or ask for a referral from any professional they are working with.

 

Drinkline - 0800 917 8282
Drinkline is a national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence, 24 hours a day.

 

 

 


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