Alcohol Audit Tool
Score: 16-19
High Risk
Drinking at this level increases the risk to your health and wellbeing. You may already be experiencing some of the following:
- More likely to have accidents
- Little or no energy
- Changes in mood
- Difficulty sleeping
- High blood pressure
- Difficulties with your sex life
- Relying on alcohol to do everyday things
Drinking at this level could also increase your risk of other health issues such as:
- Problems with your liver
- Cancers in the breast, mouth or throat
Our advice
Here are some tips for reducing your alcohol intake:
- Have a few ‘drink-free’ days. Sign up to the ’One You’ drink-free days app
- Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks or water
- Avoid drinking in large groups
- Go out for a walk or plan another physical activity at times you would usually drink
- Don’t drink on an empty stomach – drink just after or with a meal
- Limit the amount of time you spend with ‘heavy-drinking’ friends
- When you do drink, set yourself a limit and stick to it
