CUTTING DOWN – TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK
Support and advice to cut down or stop
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If your drinking is at the increasing or high risk level we recommend you cut down - here are your options:
1. Support services for [Company name] employees
[EAP / OH name] is your employee assistance programme providing help and advice on a range of topics. The service is available 24/7 and is completely confidential.
Call freephone 0800 xxx xxx or visit the website www.xxxxxxxx.co.uk Username: xxxx Password: xxxxx
2. Join Drink Checker
Join the Drink Checker Challenge to set yourself goals to cut down, keep track of your drinking and see how much you save each week. You can also receive regular tips by text or email.
3. Use our tips and tricks to cut down
Learn the secrets of cutting down with our tips and tricks - and follow our Go Slow plan for a hangover free night out.
4. Speak to a specialist Alcohol Counsellor
Send a confidential email to Alcohol Health Network and we'll put you in touch with one of our counsellors, or find alcohol counselling services here.
5. Get support from a self-help group
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free self-help group. Its "12-step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Smart Recovery UK is also a network of free self-help groups. It believes change comes about through motivation, behavior change and self-learning.
Al-Anon Family Groups offer support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether they're still drinking or not.
6. Get advice from Drinkline
This is the national Telephone Helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking - Tel. 0800 917 8282 - with information and help to callers worried about their own drinking, as well as advice and support to family and friends
Further help online
Down Your Drink
Specialist website aimed at heavy drinkers with web-based counselling - Down Your Drink has been designed by doctors at University College London