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Want to cut down?Fed up of hangovers? We've got some top tips for cutting down on your alcohol intake. |
| - Avoid rounds! You will end up drinking at the speed of the fastest drinker!
- Try other ways to relax - sport, have a bath, listen to music.
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- Count your units... keep a drinks diary.
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- When pouring spirits at home use a shot measure (25ml = a single pub measure)
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- Alternate your drinks - 1x alcoholic then 1 alcohol free!
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- Budget for your alcohol and stick to it!
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- 'I won't drink before..' set a time and stick to it.
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- Do something when you're drinking, like having a meal and playing cards/pool to slow you down.
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- Drink a lower strength drink: just changing to a pint of 3.8% ABV lager from a 5.2% ABV pint can save nearly a unit per pint.
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- Thirsty? Quench your thirst with soft drinks before starting on the alcohol.
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- Put your drinks down between sips - you drink twice as fast if you keep holding it.
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To be safe and drink sensibly Men should drink no more than 3-4 units a day.
Women should drink no more than 2-3 units a day.
Everyone should have 2 alcohol free days a week.
One Unit =
Half a pint of beer/lager of 3.5% ABV
25ml (single) measure of spirits
125ml (small) glass of 9% ABV wine | | | last updated: 14/03/06 | | | Have Your Say | | | | SEE ALSO
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