A 'unit' is 10ml of pure alcohol, here’s what we’re drinking regularly:

• 750ml bottle of wine at 12% is 9 units
• 440ml can of super strength larger is 4 units
• 1 litre bottle of 40% spirits is 40 units
• 700ml bottle of spirits of 37.5% spirits is 26.1/4 units
• 2 litre bottle of cider at 5.5% is 11 units

Did you know that drinking excess alcohol can cause:

Dry skin

• Having plump cheeks and a healthy glow are associated with youth and maintaining a good lifestyle. Alcohol is a diuretic which means you need to urinate more than necessary therefore, can lead to dehydration and tired looking skin and premature ageing.

Bad breath

• Always a sensitive subject but temporary halitosis (or bad breath) can be a thing of the past if you want it to be. The causes can be: Excess Alcohol + Dehydration (dry mouth) + Bacteria = Bad Breath.

Memory loss and brain damage

• Alcohol abuse can cause blackouts and impair memory which is why people sometimes have no recollection of certain events, faces, names or basic information. Not only is this putting yourself in danger but it causes concern amongst people around you.

Indigestion

• Overindulgence of alcohol plays a part in many health issues but did you realise this is a common cause of indigestion. This happens when alcohol irritates the stomach lining however, this can be avoided if alcohol is drunk in moderation, not excess. Instead of being on auto pilot and looking for that quick medicinal fix i.e. antacids, drinking less will prevent indigestion in the first place.

Stress

• Drinking too much alcohol puts a great amount of strain and stress on our bodies but have you ever considered how much stress is put on those closest to you following excessive drinking? If arguments, erratic behaviour and being negligent are caused by too much alcohol, consider how this impacts on the general wellbeing of your children and other people living with you.

Temporary impotence

• Many would admit to enjoying a tipple but did you know consuming one drink too many, too often, can lead to temporary impotence and a lowered sex-drive.

Spontaneous Abortion (miscarriage)

• 1 in 6 of all miscarriages are due to excess drinking. If you are trying for a baby, reduce your drinking to a minimum amount or stop all together.

Cancer

• Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus (food pipe), voice box, breast, bowel and liver. When you take these into consideration, is it really work the risk when drinking to excess.