Sensible Drinking
In the UK, the recommended guideline
for men is not to exceed 3 - 4 units and women 2 - 3 units per day, with
at least 2 - 3 days free from alcohol. However, regularly drinking above the recommended daily limits risks damaging your health.
Most people who regularly drink more than the NHS recommends don't see any harmful effects at first. Alcohol’s hidden harms usually only emerge after a number of years. And by then, serious health problems can have developed.
Health problems associated with regulary drinking above the recommended levels include liver problems, reduced fertility, high blood pressure, increased risk of various cancers and heart attack are some of the numerous harmful effects of regularly drinking above recommended levels. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can also harm an unborn baby.
- Alcohol quiz (PDF 115Kb)
- Alcohol unit and calorie guide (PDF 146Kb)
Useful Links
If you wish to receive help or advice concerning your alcohol intake or that of a loved one please find contacts for local and national service providers below. Alternatively, you can email health@dartford.gov.uk for more information.
- Substance misuse directory (PDF 1.23Mb)
Adults
Alcohol Misuse Services - Local
- Action for Change 0300 111 2470
- Kenward Trust 01622 816 086
Young People
Alcohol Misuse Services - Local
- KCA - Young Persons Service 01634 338640
- For Young People
