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Alcohol is measured in units. A unit of alcohol is roughly half a pint of normal-strength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small glass (125ml) of wine contains about one-and-a-half units of alcohol.
You can calculate the number of units you drink by using our interactive calculator. You can keep a record of your alcohol intake by downloading our Alcohol Diary sheet. Here are some tips to help you reduce your alcohol intake:
Set a budget - alcohol is very expensive save money by setting a budget for alcohol then hit the tap water for free!
