Alcohol

Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol will not do you any physical or psychological harm. However, for some people, social drinking can lead to heavier drinking, which can cause serious health problems.

The more alcohol you drink the greater your risk of causing various kinds of damage to your body.

Because of this, the NHS gives advice on sensible drinking based on evaluation of all the known risks.

Drinking guidelines

Men should not regularly drink more than three to four units a day.
Women should not regularly drink more than two to three units a day.
No alcohol for 48 hours after a heavy drinking session.
Avoid alcohol completely if you're pregnant or trying to conceive. But if you do drink, drink no more than one to two units once or twice a week.

Find out more about alcohol on NHS Choices.

Alcohol treatment in Sheffield

Single Entry and Assessment Point: The Front Door to Alcohol Treatment in Sheffield

When people have problems with their use of alcohol, a range of different treatments is available. A Single Entry and Assessment Point (SEAP) has been set up to make sure each person gets an appointment at the place that is best for them.

Download the SEAP leaflet for full details (1009kb pdf, opens in a new window)