Tips to cut down on alcohol | NHS
The lower your weekly consumption of alcohol, the lower your lifetime risk of an alcohol related illness. This video is a guide on how to safely cut down your alcohol consumption.
If you are dependent on alcohol, stopping suddenly or reducing your alcohol use too quickly can lead to severe health complications, including seizures (also known as fits). Consult your GP or local alcohol treatment service before attempting to stop drinking.
To find out more about what support is available, click the link:
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00:00 - 00:06 Intro
00:07 - 00:14 Important information
00:15 - 00:34 If you are dependent on alcohol
00:35 - 01:13 Keeping track of units and the risks
01:14 - 01:17 Tips to cut down the amount you drink
01:18 - 01:27 Tip 1 - set a limit
01:28 - 01:40 Tip 2 - let your friends and family know
01:41 - 01:49 Tip 3 - have a lower strength drink
01:50 - 02:02 Tip 4 - have a smaller drink
02:03 - 02:10 Tip 5 - don't get caught up in buying rounds
02:11 - 02:19 Tip 6 - strategy
02:20 - 02:28 If you're worried about your drinking
02:29 - 02:37 Outro