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Your Health Dudley

Alcohol advice

Understand your drinking, and find the right local support if you need it.

A quick check, and the right next step

We don't provide a dedicated alcohol service. As part of your 'My Story' appointment or your programme with us, we may ask a few short questions about your drinking, using a screening tool called AUDIT-C.

If your answers suggest alcohol could be affecting your health, we'll talk it through with you and point you to the right local support, such as your GP or a specialist alcohol service.

How it works

Part of your appointment with us.

Step 1

A short conversation

During your 'My Story' appointment or your programme, we may ask about your drinking.

Step 2

AUDIT-C questions

A few quick questions help us understand your drinking and spot any risks early.

Step 3

Signposting if you need it

If you would benefit from more help, we'll point you to local specialist support.

What your results mean

Lower or increasing risk

We'll share simple, practical information about cutting down, and where to find more support if you'd like it.

Higher risk or signs of dependence

We'll signpost you to specialist alcohol support, or your GP, for further assessment and help.

Common questions about alcohol

AUDIT-C is a short, widely used set of questions about how often you drink, how much you usually drink, and how often you drink a lot in one go. It helps spot any risks early.

The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that, to keep health risks low, men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week. If you do drink that much, spread it over three or more days and have several drink-free days each week.

  • A pint of ordinary-strength beer or lager is about 2 units
  • A medium (175ml) glass of wine is about 2 units
  • A single (25ml) measure of spirits is about 1 unit

Not necessarily. For many people, cutting down is the right goal. Your GP or a specialist alcohol service can help you work out what's right for you.

If you drink heavily every day, do not stop suddenly without advice, as alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. Talk to your GP, who can arrange specialist support safely.

Yes. Your answers to the AUDIT-C questions are kept confidential.

Your story, your way

Start with a free 'My Story' appointment. We'll listen, get to know your goals and agree the support that fits you.