CUTTING DOWN – TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK
Getting help to cut down
If your drinking is at the increasing or high risk level we recommend you cut down - here's what you can do:
1. Use the 30-Day Drink Less Programme to cut down
The 30-Day Drink Less Programme will help you take control of your drinking and cut down to 14-units per week, the recommended level.
2. Use our tips and tricks to cut down
Learn the secrets of cutting down with our tips and tricks - and follow our Go Slow plan for a hangover free night out.
3. Speak to a specialist Alcohol Counsellor
If you'd like to speak to someone in person, you can find your local alcohol counselling services here.
4. Get support from a self-help group
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free self-help group. Its "12-step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Smart Recovery UK is also a network of free self-help groups. It believes change comes about through motivation, behavior change and self-learning.
Al-Anon Family Groups offer support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether they're still drinking or not.
5. Get advice from Drinkline
This is the national Telephone Helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking - Tel. 0800 917 8282 - with information and help to callers worried about their own drinking, as well as advice and support to family and friends
Further help online
Down Your Drink
Specialist website aimed at heavy drinkers with web-based counselling - Down Your Drink has been designed by doctors at University College London