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Cut back on your alcohol consumption

Personal support to help you discover ways to cut back on alcohol and the benefits you’ll experience.

Our support is free and can help reduce your risk of developing illnesses and improve your wellbeing.

There is no ‘safe’ drinking level. Regularly drinking more than the low risk level of 14 units a week can be harmful.

  • Men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units per week.

  • If you drink as much as 14 units per week, it is best to spread your drinking over 3 or 4 days.

  • Benefits of drinking less alcohol

    • Reduce risk of heart disease and cancer
    • Less likely to have an accident/take risks
    • Less chance of embarrassing yourself on a night out
    • Liver more able ot recover and repair damage
    • Save money on alcohol and taxis
    • Increase energy and concentration

Units guide

  • 3 units

    Pint of premium beer or lager

  • 2 units

    Pint of regular beer or lager

  • 2 units

    Can of premium lager or strong beer

  • 2 units

    Glass of wine

  • 1.5 units

    Alcopop

  • 1 unit

    Single measure spirit

If you would like to check your risk, you can fill in our alcohol harm screening tool.

Alcohol harm screening tool

How to get involved

Sign up to One You Haringey and one of our Health Coaches will be in touch to get you started.

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Drink free days app

Drink Free Days supports people who want to cut down on the number of days they drink.

Feel healthier, lose weight and save money. Just pick your days to skip alcohol and get practical support to stick with it.

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