Could you be putting your health at risk? Results

​More than 20 points

Your drinking could be a problem and is already causing you problems. The recommended limits are that women should not regularly drink more than 2 - 3 units a day and men should not drink more than 3 - 4 units a day. You may want help to reduce your drinking.

Your GP will be able to help you find local alcohol services. The Alcohol and Drug Service is open between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, but run an out-of-hours clinic and can offer late appointments if necessary.

Alcohol and drugs service

8 to 19 points

You could cut down. Drinking at your current level puts you at risk of developing problems. The following can help if you want to 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
• count your units
• don’t let anyone ‘top up’ your drinks
• tell friends you are cutting down

Less than 8

You're a sensible drinker. You are drinking in a way that is sociable and not harmful to your health. Your drinking is unlikely to cause you any problems as long as it remains at this low level.