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Alcohol support
30-52 units a week!?
victoriaaaa · 01/02/2022 19:44
So , Iv just worked out with my partner that I'm having 30-52 units a week !! The wine I drink is 7.5 units per bottle and I drink all that . So either every other night or every night . Is that bad !? I didn't even realise till I calculated it . I don't exactly get drunk either 
just tipsy . Says woman's recommend amount is 14 units a week ???
Adm1010 · 01/02/2022 20:33
Guidelines are 14 a week . No more than 6 in one go for women or 8 for men . Not drinking alcohol on consecutive days. At least three days alcohol free a week
SandysMam · 01/02/2022 20:38
Eek Op, that is a lot! Hopefully you can nip it in the bud now you are aware. Try a no booze February. If you can’t do a no booze Feb then try AA!!
brightspice · 04/02/2022 13:49
Are you getting the results that you want or is the alcohol getting in the way?
pointythings · 04/02/2022 16:53
That is a lot. I used to drink like that until I did my first dry month and started moderating after.
I stay under the limit now and feel so much better. Plus drinking a lot less means I can afford to buy nicer stuff for when I do have something.
My reason for moderating was that I realised I was drinking out of habit rather than for real enjoyment. These days I enjoy what I do have properly, and am happy to take it or leave it.
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