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Drink Less

HELPING PEOPLE IN DORSET TO CUT DOWN DRINKING

If 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 Jul 1, 2022

How to get through alcohol withdrawal

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.

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Posted May 25, 2022

Is it possible to quit drinking on your own?

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.

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Posted May 17, 2022

How to deal with anxiety without alcohol

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.

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Posted Feb 25, 2022

How does alcohol affect pregnancy?

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.

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Posted Feb 16, 2022

Long-term effects of alcohol

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.

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Posted Nov 29, 2021

How do you know if you’re an alcoholic?

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.

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Posted Nov 26, 2021

What happens when you drink alcohol?

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.

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Posted Nov 23, 2021

What causes alcoholism?

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.

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Posted Jun 17, 2021

What is binge drinking?

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.

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Posted May 14, 2021

How to help an alcoholic

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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Posted Feb 5, 2021

Does alcohol increase anxiety and depression?

By LiveWell Dorset

There has been a lot of research into the effects of drinking alcohol and its impact on our mental health, and there is evidence to suggest that alcohol can make mental health issues worse, in fact, alcohol is linked to suicide, self-harm and psychosis.

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Posted Jan 25, 2021

Why does alcohol make you gain weight?

By LiveWell Dorset

Do you find it difficult to lose weight? It may be partially due to your alcohol intake. It can be surprising just how many calories are actually found in drinks such as wine or beer.

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How does this work?

The tailored approach LiveWell Dorset uses to come up with solutions to the things that are stopping us achieving our goals, is based upon work done by University College London developing the COM-B model of behaviour change. In this model, all behaviour is influenced by understanding a person’s capability to change, their opportunity to change and their motivation to change. By understanding which of these is the biggest barrier to change, we can tailor support accordingly. This model of behaviour change is at the centre of the support we offer, online and in person.

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