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Drinking less alcohol can be a really effective way to improve your health, boost your energy and mood, loose weight and save money.

With the right help, it’s easier than you think to stop or cut back and even small changes can help you feel better.

Take a look below for some tips and tools to help you drink less today.  If you need more support, contact  Wear Recovery who are there to help.

Wear Recovery – Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service

Sunderland’s Integrated Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Service for anyone needing help and support with drugs, alcohol or other substances.

0800 234 6798

sunderlandsms.info@cgl.org.uk

https://www.changegrowlive.org

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Hints, Tips and Resources

Alcohol Change UKUnit and calorie checkerUse the unit calculator to find out how many units and calories are in a particular drink, or to check how much you are drinking. Check out the unit and calories calculatorSave Unit and calorie checker to favourites
Balance Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480What’s the HarmChildren and their parents and carers are advised that an alchohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option Find out moreSave What’s the Harm to favourites
CNTWSelf help Guides – CNTWSelf help leaflets on a range of topics, including anxiety, bereavement and sleeping problems. Get self help information hereSave Self help Guides – CNTW to favourites
Balance Redusing Alcohol Harm Aspect Ratio 680 480Know your alcohol unitsChief Medical Officer advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week to stay low risk. Do you know your units? Try this handy quiz at Reduce my risk.Save Know your alcohol units to favourites
Try Dry App Aspect Ratio 680 480Try Dry: the app to help you cut downHave at least three alcohol free days each week – the more the better. Download the Try Dry app to help. Save Try Dry: the app to help you cut down to favourites
Better Health Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Smoking and alcohol during pregnancyIf you are pregnant, or planning to be, now is the time to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Find out moreSave Smoking and alcohol during pregnancy to favourites
Nhs Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Drinking alcohol while pregnantIt's recommended that if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant you should not drink alcohol. This will keep any risk to your baby to a minimum. Find out moreSave Drinking alcohol while pregnant to favourites
Better Health Yellow Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Drink lessCutting back on the booze can be a really effective way to improve your health, boost your energy, lose weight and save money. Find out moreSave Drink less to favourites
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Local services

WthWhat’s the Harm – Parent’s GuideLike tobacco, alcohol is harmful. By the age 11, children are becoming increasingly aware of alcohol, and many will have tried it by 15. So it’s a topic parents and carers need to be able to talk about. This guide will help parents have conversations with children about alcohol. Find out more click hereSave What’s the Harm – Parent’s Guide to favourites
SCC Logo RED RGBUnder age salesReport the sale of age restricted products Find out moreSave Under age sales to favourites
Wearv Recovery LogoWear Recovery – Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol ServiceA service for anyone needing help and support with drugs, alcohol or other substances. Get local support and informationSave Wear Recovery – Sunderland Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service to favourites
TfcYouth Drug and Alcohol Project (YDAP)A confidential service available for young people aged up to 18 who require specialist advice and support relating to drugs or alcohol. Find out moreSave Youth Drug and Alcohol Project (YDAP) to favourites
NerafNERAFNERAF is a charity based within Sunderland that works with individuals and their loved ones who are affected by a Substances or Alcohol. Contact us for support.Save NERAF to favourites
Mecc LogoMECC Gateway – AlcoholThis site provides suggested conversation starters to make a brief intervention, regional alcohol services and information on how to reduce alcohol consumption. Find out more click hereSave MECC Gateway – Alcohol to favourites
Alcohol And DrugsChildren and Young People – SupportHelp and advice about alcohol and drugs for young people, parents or carers. Find out more click hereSave Children and Young People – Support to favourites

National Services

Alcoholics Anonymous LOGO Aspect Ratio 680 480Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free self-help group. Its “12-step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups. Visit the website.Save Alcoholics Anonymous to favourites
Alcohol Change Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Alcohol Change UKIf you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can contact Drinkline for a free, confidential conversation. Find out moreSave Alcohol Change UK to favourites