Some other examples
Three pints of beer, three times per week, is at least 18-20 units per week. That is nearly the upper weekly safe limit for a man. However, each drinking session of three pints is at least six units, which is more than the safe limit advised for any one day.
Another example: a 750 ml bottle of 12% wine contains nine units. If you drink two bottles of 12% wine over a week, that is 18 units. This is above the upper safe limit for a woman.
You should not drink alcohol at all if:
- You have already developed early 'cirrhosis'.
- You have chronic hepatitis or certain other liver problems. Your doctor will advise for each specific condition.
Do you need help to stop drinking?
Help and treatment is available if you find that you cannot stop drinking. Counselling and support from a doctor, nurse, or counsellor is often all that is needed. A 'detoxification' treatment may be advised if you are alcohol dependent. Referral for specialist help may be best for some people. See separate leaflet called 'Alcoholism and Problem Drinking' for more detail.
If you feel that you, or a relative or friend, needs help about alcohol then see your doctor or practice nurse. Or, contact one of the agencies listed below.
Drinkline - National Alcohol Helpline
Tel: 0800 917 8282
Offers help to callers worried about their own drinking and support to the family and friends of people who are drinking. Advice to callers on where to go for help.
Alcoholics Anonymous
PO Box 1, 10 Toft Green, York, YO1 7ND
Helpline: 0845 769 7555 Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
There are over 3000 meetings held in the UK each week with over 40,000 members. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
AL-Anon Family Groups
61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF
Tel: 020 7403 0888 Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Support for families and friends of alcoholics whether the drinker is still drinking or not.
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