Drink Less, Feel Better
Tips to drink less
Know your limits and follow these steps to help you drink less and enjoy a safe and happy festive season.
- Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks
- Have alcohol-free days to allow your body to recover
- Avoid mixing alcohol with other substances
- Choose drinks that are lower in alcohol
- Eat a meal before you have a drink
- Never leave your drink unattended
- Look out for friends, if someone is intoxicated and showing signs of alcohol poisoning, get medical help.
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Alcohol Change UK
If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, there is support available.
DrinkCoach Alcohol Test
If you'd like to take another look at your alcohol intake, why not start with a free online test from Drinkcoach?
For your mind
Need support to look after your mental health and wellbeing? Explore Barnet's many free services, support and resources. It's ok to ask for help.
CGL
CGL is a national health and social care charity. They can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
DrinkSafe
DrinkSafe is a UK leading anti-spiking organisation. Their overall aim is to raise awareness, prevent the risk and protect the public from the threat of drink spiking.
Drink Coach - Free Coaching
DrinkCoach's free online coaching programme can help you make small changes to reduce your drinking.
Drink less
Consider drinking less this festive season to boost health, save money, and enjoy clearer memories with loved ones. Celebrate mindfully and think about the steps you can take to reduce your drinking.
Alcohol and substance misuse support
Get help to drink less, reduce or quit your drug use, stay safe and informed, and get support if you need it.
DrinkCoach app
How much do you think you can lower your drinking by this month? Download the free DrinkCoach app to have your goals in your pocket for that extra motivational boost.
Drink Free Days app
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze.