Are You Drinking Too Much? Quiz Results
Drinkers are being advised to avoid alcohol for at least two days a week.
A
committee of MPs has found current drinking guidelines are unclear and
need to be revised. Currently the "sensible limits" for drinking, which
were defined 25
years ago, are 21 units of alcohol a week for men and 14 for women.
Find out the results of the Are You Drinking Too Much quiz:
Results
0-8 points
Based on your answers today you're drinking in a way that is sociable and is unlikely to harm your health.
As long as your drinking does remain within recommended levels, there is only a low risk that the way you drink will contribute to future health problems.
The NHS recommends that women should not regularly drink more than 2-3 units a day and men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day. Remember, there can be risks from one-off episodes of heavy drinking too.
8-20 points
Based on your answers today your drinking does appear to be putting you at increased risk of developing health problems, so you might want to think about cutting down.
The following can help you cut down:
- Work out a daily limit and stick to it.
- Do more activities that don't involve drinking.
- Eat before and while you're drinking.
- Don't let anyone top up your drinks.
- Tell your friends you're cutting down.
- Count your units.
The NHS recommends that women should not regularly drink more than 2-3 units a day and men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day.
20-100 points
Based on your answers today your drinking is already causing you problems.
The NHS recommends that women should not regularly drink more than 2-3 units a day and men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day.
You may want help to reduce your drinking. You can find local alcohol services through the 'Find services' section of NHS Choices or your GP will be able to help you find them. You can also contact the National Drinkline 0800 917 8282 open 24 hours, seven days a week.