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Drink LESS

Cups of beer

 

OneYou Sutton

Many people are unsure whether they are drinking too much. This page will help you re-think how much you might be drinking, and give you a few tips about how you might start to cut down

Units and alcohol: wine

a list of units per wine

Units and alcohol: beer

This is a table that outlines the size of your beer and the strength and unit of the alcohol.

Units are simply a way of expressing the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink. Knowing your units will help you stay in control of your drinking. Men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis and spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink.

Get Started Now

Take action in small ways

  • Keep your bottle of wine off the table. Pour a glass and put it away 
  • Try a low strength beer (3-4% abv) as these tend to be lower in sugar
  • Try making spritzer's or alternating an alcoholic drink with a glass of water or soft drink
  • Alcohol is absorbed slowly when you drink with food. Only drink with main meals. Try these healthy food ideas
  • Have a look at these top tips to cut down on alcohol 

Mobile Apps

Drink Free Days

Drink Free Days is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don't. Feel healthier, lose weight and save money – simply nominate days to take off drinking and get practical, daily support to help you stick to it. 

Download it now from your app store

NHS support and advice

Get support around alcohol use

If you’re struggling to cut down or you think your drinking might be out of control, there is help available in Sutton. Speak to your GP or get in contact with Inspire Sutton - a community alcohol service available to anyone living in Sutton.