Back to Features main page

Features archive

How I kept my drink less resolution

22 Dec 2010

How one thirty-something guy and his girlfriend managed to reduce their drinking throughout January and beyond.

Stop yourself from gaining weight this party season

06 Dec 2010

Quick wins to make sure your weight doesn’t rocket between now and January.

How to have the perfect Halloween party

26 Oct 2010

Want to make it to the witching hour over Halloween weekend? Read on…

Summer holiday advice for parents

25 Jun 2010

Help your children make informed decisions about alcohol this summer.

Get your body ready for the beach

18 May 2010

How cutting back on alcohol can help you get in shape for summer.

Stag and hen party survival guide

17 May 2010

Secretly dreading an upcoming stag or hen weekend? You’re not alone.

Making the most of the bank holiday weekend

29 Mar 2010

Why let too much alcohol get between you and a brilliant bank holiday?

How to survive the work Christmas party

28 Dec 2009

Make your work Christmas party a night to remember rather than a party to forget.

Always look on the bright side... of January

28 Dec 2009

How to embrace January and look forward to 2010.

How to stay safe over New Year

11 Dec 2009

Avoid putting yourself at risk over the party season – plan ahead.

 

Understanding unit guidelines

You should not regularly exceed…

The government advises that women should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 2–3 units, or…

  • 3 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.3 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.3 pints of 4% lager

The government advises that men should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3–4 units, or…

  • 4 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.7 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.7 pints of 4% lager