Reduce the risk of health problems

As well as having a lot of short term benefits, drinking less is also a good way to prevent longer term health issues. Making small changes to the way you drink today could have a big impact on your life in the future.

Even if you tend to live in the moment, it’s worth thinking about how having a few less drinks could help you stay healthier for longer.

The less you drink, the lower your risk of:

• High blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
• Liver disease
• Cancers
• Depression and anxiety
• Memory problems and brain damage
• Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism