Knowing ‘how much is too much’ can be confusing when it comes to alcohol. Most of us feel that we know when we’ve overdone it, but sometimes drinking can ‘creep up’ on us and, over time, we can find that we’re drinking more than we would like.
Am I drinking too much?
It's safest not to drink more than 14 units per week, spread over three or more days and with a few days off.
What do the low-risk drinking guidelines say?
Want to check how healthy your drinking is?
What about kids and teenagers?
Why did the guidelines change in 2016?
Alcohol is linked to more than 60 medical conditions including liver disease, at least six forms of cancer and depression.
A risky business?
The benefits of drinking less
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