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Alcohol is something to be enjoyed and when consumed in reasonable quantities, doesn't cause any problems. But drinking too much can be harmful. The benchmarks shown below are a good guide but to understand just how harmful too much alcohol can be, have a look at one of the web sites listed below. If you're worried that you, or someone you know - a member of your family or a friend - may be drinking too much and you would like to talk to someone, why not contact us to make an appointment to see a Counsellor.
Benchmarks: MEN ~ WOMEN
5 Units |
If you regularly drink 4 or more units a day there is an increasing risk to health |
4 Units |
If you drink between 3 and 4 units a day or less ... there are no significant risks to your health |
3 Units |
If you regularly drink 3 or more units a day there is an increasing risk to health |
2 Units |
If you drink between 2 and 3 units a day or less ... there are no significant risks to your health |
1 Unit |
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0 Units |
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Alateen
Contact: 0141 339 8884 (24 hr helpline)
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
... an organisation for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Contact: 0845 769 7555 (Local rate, 24 hr helpline)
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcolhol Concern
Contact: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
...a good site with detailed information
BBC Health - Alcohol
Contact: www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions
Student Counselling
(British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Contact: www.student.counselling.co.uk
...information prepared by Counsellors from various Universities
Peer Support for Friends
