I'm going to change my DRINKING HABITS

The more you drink the more you can damage your health.

Affects of Drinking

• The more you drink the greater your risk of damaging your body
• Liver problems
• Depression
• Reduced Fertility
• High blood pressure
• Increased risk of various cancers
• Forgetfulness

Are some of of the effects of long-term excessive drinking 

• It can also affect your sleep
• Reduce your reaction times and performance levels
• Can lead you to do things you wouldn't normally do such as getting into a fight

Did You Know?

• Alcohol contains a large amount of calories with little nutritional value. A pint of lager has roughly the same calories as a small portion of chips while a pint of cider is roughly equal to a slice of pizza.
• Alcohol can be a factor in more than 60 medical conditions.

Do you know how many units are in your drink?

The Department of Health recommends Daily Guidelines are: 3-4 units for men and 2-3 units for women with at lest one alcohol free day a week.

Drink above these levels regularly and you are increasing the risk of damaging your health.

Stick to the recommended daily alcohol limits and you're more likely to look and feel in better shape.

Making the following pledges will enable you to change your DRINKING HABITS:

• Try and keep within my daily unity allowance
• Choose soft drinks rather than alcoholic drinks
• Not drink excessively at the weekend
• Seek help to cut down drinking alcohol

By making a personal pledge that you feel is manageable and realistic you will be on your way to becoming more healthy. You don't have to use the above list to make a pledge - you can MAKE YOUR OWN!

It's Easy - Click HERE to make your pledge today!Check out the FREE local health services and activities that can help you achieve your pledge to changing your DRINKING HABITS!

Healthy Change is a new, innovative referral and support service for adults living in Nottingham who are at risk of developing heart disease. If you smoke, are overweight, physically inactive and/or have a poor diet, Healthy Change could help you to adopt a healthier lifestyle with:

Telephone access to trained staff who will assess your needs and ensure that you have easy access to the right support services, which could include the Physical Activity on Referral Service, Slimming World on Referral, Cook and Eat sessions, Cycling for Health and Best Foot Forward.
On-going individual motivational support and coaching.  Call 0345 604 7352 to find out more.  Available 8am-8pm Monday - Friday

Last Orders Specialist Triage provides alcohol assessments and advice for all Nottingham City residents over 18 years of age. The service is available 7 days a week 10am-7pm at 8-8 Health Centre (NEMS), Upper Parliament Street. Residents can just drop in or if they would like to make an appointment they should call our office on 0115 9709590.  Clinics are also available across the City (times and days vary) and to make an appointment residents should contact the office on the number above. Referrals can also be made via GP/Practice Nurse. Last Orders Specialist Triage provide one to one assessments by a clinical nurse specialist who will offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and referral on to the most appropriate service for that client.

Call or e-mail us for more information: 0115 9709590 or lastorders@frameworkha.org or alternatively, see our website: www.last-orders.org

Regents House Carers Federation - provides support for anyone who is affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use.  Support includes a telephone helpline, group support, advocacy, information and advice and counselling.  Confidential telephone support call free on 0800 052 59 59.