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Get in the kNOw.

The Benefits of Drinking Less

BETTER SLEEP, MORE ENERGY
Alcohol doesn’t make you sleep better, it actually disrupts your sleeping pattern and you get a worse quality sleep. By decreasing your consumption, you will begin to feel the positive effects.

SAVE MONEY
People often don’t consider how much money they are spending on alcohol. Work out how much on average
you spend on alcohol in a week and multiply it by 52 to see your annual spend.

APPEARANCE
Alcohol has a high calorie content, so regularly drinking increases your calorie intake. Alcohol also dehydrates the body which can affect the appearance of your skin. Cutting down helps your weight also.

BETTER LONG-TERM PHYSICAL HEALTH
Many alcohol-related health risks don’t appear until later in life. Drinking less now will reduce your
risk of developing serious health issues such as cancer, liver or heart disease.

BLOOD PRESSURE
As you drink, your blood pressure rises and your heart rate increase. Regularly drinking more than the
low-drinking guidelines not only can increase your blood pressure, but also a stroke.

IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH
Alcohol can have serious negative impacts on your mental health, affecting your ability to cope with everyday stresses. Reduce your intake and it won’t long to feel like your old self again.