Alcohol Awareness Week

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Alcohol plays a centre-stage role in our lives and society. But there are far too many health harms and personal tragedies for it to remain at the centre of our story.

Alcohol Myth: Alcohol harm only affects heavy drinkers
But that’s not the full story From poor sleep to headaches, alcohol is having a big impact on our own health as well as rippling out to your families, friends communities and broader society.

If you’re worried you may be drinking too much or even just curious, take this quick quiz to find out how healthy your drinking is with this quick quiz.

See the guide below to find out how many units are in your favourite tipple.

Number of alcohol units	Type of drink
	Single small shot of spirits* (25ml, ABV 40%)
1.5 Units	Alcopop (275ml, ABV 5.5%) or A Small glass of red/white/rosé wine (125ml, ABV 12%)
2 Units	Pint of lower-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 3.6%)
2.4 Units	Can of lager/beer/cider (440ml, ABV 5.5%)
3 Units	Pint of higher-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 5.2%) or A Large glass of red/white/rosé wine (250ml, ABV 12%)

Check how healthy your drinking is with this quick quiz.

Alcohol Questionnaire

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol? Never
Monthly or less
2-4 times a month
2-3 times a week
4 or more times a week

2. How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking? 1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 to 9
10 or more

3. How often do you have six or more units if female, or eight or more if male, on a single occasion? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

4. How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

5. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of your drinking? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

6. How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

7. How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

8. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking? Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

9. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking? No
Yes, but not in the last year
Yes, during the last year

10. Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down? No
Yes, but not in the last year
Yes, during the last year

If your score is above 8, please make an appointment to discuss your alcohol consumption with a health care professional or visit www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/.

See the guide below to find out how many units are in your favourite tipple.

Check how healthy your drinking is with this quick quiz.

Alcohol Questionnaire

If your score is above 8, please make an appointment to discuss your alcohol consumption with a health care professional or visit www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/.

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