If you’d like individual support on cutting down on drinking, see more information about relevant services for you from organisations such as:
You can also find help for lowering your drinking on Live Well York's Alcohol and Wellbeing page.
Health benefits of reducing alcohol intake
By cutting down on alcohol it’ll improve your overall health in both the short and long-term, and will help you to:
- feel more energetic
- sleep better
- manage your weight more easily
- lower blood pressure
- lower your risk of developing a range of illnesses, such as heart disease and breast cancer
Support with alcohol
If you’re concerned about your drinking, or a friend or family member’s drinking, there’s help available at whatever level it might be needed.
The Lower My Drinking website will help you to work out what support is most relevant for you.
You can also find out more about the range of help and support available, including for families affected by a loved one’s drinking, on the Live Well York website.
To speak to someone to discuss the support options available contact the CYC Health Trainers.