As we get older our bodies change. This means we may be at increased of harm from alcohol even when drinking within recommended limits, especially if we have any health conditions or are on medications.
Most people now drink at home more than anywhere else – more so as we get older. At home it’s easier to be overgenerous with measures and harder to keep track of how much you’ve drunk. Learning more about how much you’re drinking or using a unit measure is a simple way to keep track and can help you keep an eye out for some of the problems even day-to-day drinking can cause.
Below is a short quiz on your alcohol use. Let’s start by answering the following questions to see how you score.
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How often do you have a drink containing alcohol? |
Never | Monthly or Less | 2-4 times per month | 2-3 times per week | 4+ times per week | |
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How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking? |
1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 10+ | |
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How often have you had 6 or more units if female, 8 units or more if male on a single occasion in the last year? |
Never | Less than monthly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily or almost daily | |
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Find out how you scored below and see if you could do more to reduce your risk. The recommended lower risk guidelines are below to help you, or you may want to contact us for help and advice.
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If you are concerned about your own or a loved one’s drinking and you would like to speak to someone please call 0800 032 3723 to speak to a member of the CGL alcohol team. |
