How alcohol affects you
It helps to know how alcohol can affect you. Everyone is different, but learning the facts can make it easier to look after your health and make choices that feel right for you.
How much alcohol is safe to drink?
There is no 'safe' drinking level, but there are guidelines to help lower the risks.
In the UK, adults are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week regularly, spread over several days, with some alcohol-free days.
Featured resources
Alcohol and your body
How alcohol affects your body
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms - spot the signs and find out what to do about them.
How alcohol and depression are linked
Depression and alcohol often go together. Here's why regular drinking can lead to depression plus advice on mixing alcohol with antidepressants.
How alcohol affects your sleep
Regularly drinking alcohol can make sleep problems more likely. If you have trouble sleeping, reducing the amount you drink could help.
Alcohol and relationships
How alcohol affects your relationships with others
Your choice, your journey
We’re here for anyone in Stoke-on-Trent affected by drugs or alcohol. We don’t tell you what to do or force you into one path. Some people want to cut down, others choose to stop completely - both are valid. What matters is that the decision is yours. We’re here to give advice, tools, and support so you can make the changes that feel right for you.
If you’d like to talk through your options, contact us or come along to one of our drop-ins if you’re over 18. You don’t need a referral or an appointment - just yourself and your choice to explore what’s next.
