Why reduce your alcohol intake
If you drink at the ‘increasing risk’ or ‘higher risk’ levels then reducing the amount of alcohol you drink will have great benefits to you and others around you.
Physical benefits of reducing drinking
By reducing the amount you drink you can reduce your risk of injury, high blood pressure, cancer, liver disease and impotence for men.
You’ll sleep better, have more energy, improve your memory, avoid hangovers and you may lose weight as alcohol is high in calories.
Social, financial and wellbeing benefits
Drinking less alcohol will help improve your mood, save you money and help you to have better relationships. You’ll have more time to do the things you want to do and if you have children they’ll be less likely to drink heavily.
You can reduce your risk of offending, being in a vulnerable situation and being a victim of a violent or sexual assault. You will also reduce the emotional strain on your family.
You can read 10 tips to help you reduce your alcohol intake (PDF).
Get advice on drinking less alcohol from One You.
You can also find alcohol support and treatment services on the NHS website.