Alcohol and the facts

Get the facts on alcohol, from how to lower your health risks to what's in your drink.

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Understand the UK low risk guidelines

Find out more about the UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines on weekly limits, single occasion drinking and not drinking during pregnancy.

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Guidance on alcohol

Learn more about the low risk drinking guidelines, and the facts around alcohol alternatives.

How much alcohol is too much? Low alcohol drinks What is alcohol? Ingredients, chemicals and manufacture Difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers Alcohol, calories and maintaining a healthy weight Understanding the alcohol-use disorders identification test

Facts around alcohol dangers

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The dangers of fake alcohol

Find out the facts on the dangers of drinking fake alcohol, how to recognise it, and how to report it.

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Why are drinking games dangerous?

Drinking games can lead to risky behaviour and have consequences for your weight, appearance and health.

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What you need to know about spirits

Find out everything you need to know about spirits.

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Want to know what's in your drinks?

Easy - try our Unit and Calorie Calculator to quickly calculate your units and calories.

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