Alcohol
Having an occasional drink can be part of a social experience or a nice accompaniment to a meal.
But, what is the safe limit for you?
Drinking regularly above this limit could lead to serious health problems including cancer and stroke. There could also be problems if you are on regular medication, and alcoholic drinks normally have lots of calories so can also impact on any diet that you are on.
For information on suggested alcohol limits, what a “unit” is, and calories in alcohol, visit the NHS Choices Drinking and alcohol website.
If you think you might have an alcohol problem, you can contact the:
- Lambeth GP Shared Care service
- Aurora Project - support to people who are in, or about to go through, treatment for drug and or alcohol problems
- Waythrough - confidential support for mental health, drugs, alcohol or related challenges