Am I drinking too much?
Information, advice and support for reducing your alcohol intake.
Many of us enjoy a drink to de-stress, celebrate, or spend time with friends. But it鈥檚 easy for alcohol to become part of our routine without us noticing. This page is here to help you pause, reflect, and think about how much you鈥檙e really drinking and whether it might be more than you realise. By checking in, you can start making small changes that bring big benefits to your health, energy, and wellbeing.
Stop and think:
- alcohol can creep into everyday life without us meaning it to
- you might be drinking more often, or in larger amounts, than you intended
- taking a moment to reflect helps you feel more in control
Simple questions to ask yourself:
- how many nights a week do I drink?
- do I know how many units are in my usual drink?
- have I noticed changes in my sleep, energy, or mood?
- do I sometimes drink out of habit or desperation rather than because I really want to?
Take back control:
- reflect on how much alcohol you drink with the
- keep a simple 鈥渄rink diary鈥 for a week to see your patterns
- use an online to find out how much you鈥檙e really drinking
- experiment with one alcohol free night each week and notice how you feel the next day
- download the to track your drink free days