Tips for cutting down Have an alcohol free-day once or twice a week Plan activities and tasks at those times you would usually drink When bored or stressed.

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Tips for cutting down Have an alcohol free-day once or twice a week Plan activities and tasks at those times you would usually drink When bored or stressed have a workout instead of drinking Explore other interests such as cinema, exercise etc Avoid going to the pub after work Have you first drink after starting to eat Quench your thirst with non-alcohol drinks before and in-between alcoholic drinks Avoid drinking in rounds or large groups Switch to low alcohol beer / lager When you do drink, set yourself a limit and stick to it Avoid or limit the time spent with “heavy” drinking friends What’s everyone else like?The benefits of cutting down Psychological/Social/Financial Improved mood Improved relationships Reduced risks of drink driving Save money Physical Sleep better More energy Lose weight No hangovers Reduced risk of injury Improved memory Better physical shape Reduced risk of high blood pressure Reduced risk of cancer Reduced risks of liver disease Reduced risks of brain damage What targets should you aim for? Men Should not regularly drink more than 3–4 units of alcohol a day. Women Should not regularly drink more than 2–3 units a day ‘Regularly’ means drinking every day or most days of the week. You should also take a break for 48 hours after a heavy session to let your body recover. Leaflet based on Drink Less materials originally developed at the University of Sydney as part of a W.H.O. collaborative study. % of Adult Population ALCOHOL BRIEF ADVICE TOOL Making your plan 1. ______________________________ ________ 2. ______________________________ ________ 3. ______________________________ ________ 4. ______________________________ ________ Helping you to reduce your drinking [Insert practice logo and contact details or other locally relevant image or text HERE]

There are times when you will be at risk even after one or two units. For example, with strenuous exercise, operating heavy machinery, driving or if you are on certain medication. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, it is recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol. Your screening score suggests you are drinking at a rate that increases your risk of harm and you might be at risk of problems in the future. What do you think? This is one unit... Half pint of regular beer, lager or cider (4%) 1 very small glass of wine 1 single 25ml measure of spirits (40%) 1 small 50ml glass of sherry ( %) 1 single 50ml measure of aperitifs ( %) How many units did you drink today? A pint of “regular” beer, lager or cider (4%) A pint of “strong”/ ”premium” beer, lager or cider (5%) Alcopop (5%) or a 275ml bottle of regular lager (4%) 440ml can of “regular” lager or cider (4%) 440ml can of “super strength” lager (9%) 250ml glass of wine (12%) Bottle of wine...and each of these is more than one unit RiskMenWomenCommon Effects Lower Risk AUDIT Score 0-7 No more than 3-4 units per day on a regular basis No more than 2-3 units per day on a regular basis  Increased relaxation  Sociability  Reduced risk of heart disease (for men over 40 and post menopausal women) Increasing Risk AUDIT Score More than 3-4 units per day on a regular basis More than 2-3 units per day on a regular basis Progressively increasing risk of:  Low energy Memory loss Relationship problems  Depression  Insomnia Impotence Injury Alcohol dependence High blood pressure Liver disease Cancer Higher Risk AUDIT Score More than 8 units per day on a regular basis or more than 50 units per week More than 6 units per day on a regular basis or more than 35 units per week (9%) 3 (12.5%) For more detailed information on calculating units Want to drink less? Information, advice and support is available from your GP and from specialist alcohol services. In the ‘Increasing Risk’ group? Your GP or Practice Nurse can offer 5 mins of Brief Advice that will help you reduce your drinking. In the ‘Higher Risk’ group? Your GP, Heathcare Assistant or Practice Nurse can offer you or refer you for an Extended Brief Intervention, lasting mins, which will help you reduce or stop drinking. [INSERT CONTACT PHONE NO] for further information on accessing this help. AUDIT score 20+ High risk drinker and may be alcohol dependent. Specialist alcohol workers at [INSERT CONTACT DETAILS HERE] can help you tackle this problem. To self-refer, [INSERT PHONE NO] or your GP can help arrange a referral for you.