Alcohol
Drinking guidelines 
Men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day and women should not regularly drink more than 2-3 units a day. ‘Regularly’ means drinking every day or most days of the week. For more information and examples about units please click here and logging on to NHS Choices.
Try to have a few alcohol free days every week. You should also take a break for 48 hours after a heavy session to let your body recover.
An alcohol free childhood is the healthiest and best option.
Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not drink alcohol.
Research shows that 1 in 7 drinkers in Liverpool are drinking at levels which are harmful to their health. Do you know how much you are drinking each week? Why not complete a
Drinks Diary and find out, you may be surprised by the results. For more information about the health effects of alcohol,
click here
Services/Information
Adults who feel they require information or individual support about their drinking should initially contact their GP.
For advice and support on alcohol issues for you or a family member, contact or visit:
Liverpool CIC (an addictions service): 0151 707 2420 (adults).
Young Addaction: 0800 0196197
Liverpool OKUK: 0151 702 0740 (young people)
Drinkline: 0800 917 8282
www.drinking.nhs.uk/ is the national website which contains useful information and tips about drinking sensibly and includes a drinks diary tracker.
