The temptation to drink alcohol – or more than usual – can be greater in December, with workplace parties and other social occasions a regular feature for many in the festive season.
Drink less, feel better
Natasha's recovery journey
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
DrinkCoach Alcohol Test
If you'd like to take another look at your alcohol intake, why not start with a free online test from Drinkcoach?
Drug and alcohol treatment
If you’re concerned about your alcohol use or need support to quit drugs, there are services in Barnet to help you.
Drink Coach - Free Coaching
DrinkCoach's free online coaching programme can help you make small changes to reduce your drinking.
Am I drinking too much?
Is going dry a daunting thought? You do not necessarily need to go teetotal to feel the benefits of drinking less. Watch this video guide to alcohol units to help you understand how much you are drinking.
Try to drink less
Many of us enjoy a glass of something alcoholic to chill out, have fun or generally pass the time. But how much we drink can increase without us really thinking about it. We can start drinking more for lots of reasons. Maybe work has become more stressful, you have more spare time after retiring, perhaps your children have moved out, or life is just generally feeling difficult. Why not try swapping your next drink for a non-alcoholic alternative? Even cutting back small amounts can give you more energy to play with the grandchildren, help you lose weight, give you confidence to go out and try new things, or have a clear head to get that project done at work!
DrinkCoach app
How much do you think you can lower your drinking by this month? Download the free DrinkCoach app to have your goals in your pocket for that extra motivational boost.
Drink Free Days app
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze.
For more information about drugs, look at the
FRANK website.