ALCOHOL

Although a glass of wine with a meal or a drink with friends can be an enjoyable activity, too much alcohol can damage your health and be the cause of accidents. Alcohol can also cause loss of balance and increase the risk of falling resulting in injury and broken bones.
 
Keep drinking within safe limits by :-

• Drinking no more than 3 or 4 units a day if you are a man or 2 to 3 if you are a woman.
• Keep at least one or two days a week alcohol free
• Check with your doctor that it is safe to drink with any medication you are taking.
• Do not drink and drive

Local Contacts

Alcohol Interventions Team
Tel No 023 92841 1753
E-Mail: AIT@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Free confidential one to one support and advice around drinking.
 
PORTAS
Tel No 023 9275 1617
Reaching out to people with alcohol and/or drug problems in their own home and community locations. A free, non-judgemental and confidential service.
 
Alcohol Counselling Service
Tel No 023 9273 5836
Free confidential counselling sessions.
Ring Mon-Fri 6-9pm for an appointment.
 
Drinkline
0800 917 8282
 
Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour helpline 0845 7697555

Online Support

Alcohol Concern
 
Drinkline
 
NHS Choices