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Contact UsIf you've decided that you want to try and drink less alcohol, you might have a few questions you want to ask. Our 'drink less' FAQs are designed to help answer those questions, so that you can start your journey to a healthier lifestyle with the confidence you need. If you can't find the question or answer you are looking for here, then feel free to get in touch with our friendly team. They are here to help you cut down on your alcohol intake!
Posted Aug 23, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
Sharing a bottle of red wine with some friends or having a pint of beer in front of the TV can seem like a fairly harmless activity but evidence shows that each glass of alcohol you drink puts your health in jeopardy.
Posted Aug 2, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
If you’ve considered giving up alcohol, this is your sign to do so! You might be familiar with Dry January, but Sober October is another opportunity to join thousands of others in the UK in avoiding alcohol.
Posted Jul 1, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
If you’re looking to stop drinking and wondering what to prepare for, are already experiencing some alcohol withdrawal symptoms or looking to help a friend or family member manage staying sober, we’ve put together some tips and advice on coping with these symptoms.
Posted May 25, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
If you’ve become dependent on alcohol or you’re used to drinking a lot of alcohol frequently, stopping altogether on your own can be dangerous. Here at LiveWell Dorset, we commend you for wanting to stop drinking, but we encourage you to do it safely.
Posted May 17, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
If you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, you may have found yourself turning to alcohol to relax yourself. Whilst alcohol can bring you a temporary sense of relief and confidence, it isn’t a sustainable way to manage your emotions.
Posted Feb 25, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
Alcohol can have negative effects on your own health, but it can also lead to complications during pregnancy and even have a lasting impact on the child.
Posted Feb 16, 2022
By LiveWell Dorset
Alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your body. In this article, we’ll highlight how drinking alcohol can impact your health in the long-term and provide some tips for drinking less.
Posted Nov 29, 2021
By LiveWell Dorset
Do you drink often and worry that you may be dependent on alcohol? You’re not the only one - and here at LiveWell Dorset, we’re here to help.
Posted Nov 26, 2021
By LiveWell Dorset
When you consume alcohol, you don’t digest it. Instead, alcohol will enter your digestive system and pass through your bloodstream, travelling around your body, affecting your brain, kidneys, liver and other organs.
Posted Nov 23, 2021
By LiveWell Dorset
Alcoholism isn’t just when you have the occasional drink, it’s the addiction to drinking alcohol and can lead to serious health issues.
Posted Jun 17, 2021
By LiveWell Dorset
Binge drinking is typically defined as drinking lots of alcohol in a short period of time or drinking with the intention of getting drunk.
Posted May 14, 2021
By LiveWell Dorset
Seeing someone you know and love struggle with alcohol addiction is difficult. As much as you want to help them drink less, you may not know what to say, how to act or be able to empathise with what they’re experiencing.
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