Our alcohol self assessment tool is designed for anyone looking to take stock of their drinking and perhaps identify manageable goals for change.
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You are doing a great job managing your alcohol intake. In order to keep minimising the risk of alcohol related issues please review some of the recommended guidelines below. Adopting some of our top tips will ensure you can continue to enjoy alcohol responsibly.
Below you will find the weekly low risk guidelines for alcohol use as well as some tips to maintain your positive efforts.
The recommended weekly low-risk alcohol guidelines are less than:
11 standard drinks for women
17 standard drinks for men
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In Ireland a standard drink has about 10 grams of pure alcohol. In the UK a standard drink, also called a unit of alcohol, has about 8 grams of pure alcohol.
Some examples of a standard drink in Ireland are:
A pub measure of spirits (35.5ml)
A small glass of wine (12.5% volume)
A half pint of normal beer
A bottle of 12.5% alcohol wine has about seven standard drinks.
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The result of your self assessment suggests that you are a hazardous drinker. This means that you are drinking above the recommended guidelines and may be at an increased risk of alcohol related harm.
As a first step we encourage you to develop a manageable goal for yourself. This can include things such as:
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The result of your self assessment suggests that you are drinking in a very harmful way which may be impacting your physical, mental and emotional health. Being in this category can also put you at greater risk of developing an alcohol dependency which means you might need alcohol to function throughout the day and will be unable to stop or cut down your drinking without expert advice.
As a first step we would encourage you to make contact with us so we can discuss your goals and help you devise a plan to match your pace of change. Our specialist team will chat with you about your drinking and help you identify some steps you can take to protect your health and hopefully over time change the way you feel and think about alcohol.
Contact us here or alternatively call 01 454 9772, email info@communityresponse.ie or reach out to us on Facebook.
The result of your self assessment suggests that you are drinking in a very harmful way which may be impacting your physical, mental and emotional health. Your score would also suggest the presence of an alcohol dependency which means you might need alcohol to function throughout the day and are unable to stop or cut down your drinking without expert advice.
As a first step we would encourage you to make contact with us so we can discuss your goals and help you devise a plan to match your pace of change. Our specialist team will chat with you about your drinking and help you identify some steps you can take to protect your health and hopefully over time change the way you feel and think about alcohol.
Given your answers we would strongly advise you contact a specialist service or your GP for support. We are here to help.
Please do not stop drinking altogether before speaking to a medical professional such as your GP. Stopping drinking when a dependence is present can result in seizures which may be extremely harmful to your health. If you need further advice or are concerned in relation to this advice please call 01 454 9772 for assistance.
Our service is Free and Confidential for all who attend. Contact us here or alternatively call 01 454 9772, email info@communityresponse.ie or reach out to us on Facebook.