Worried about your drinking?

Find out if you're drinking too much with our self assessment tool.

CHECK YOUR DRINKING

Our top tips for cutting down

Cutting back on alcohol can improve your health, mood and physical well-being. Here are some tips to get started.
Exercise instead of drinking

Exercise

Use exercise and relaxation to tackle stress instead of alcohol.

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Try to relax using breathing techniques

Relax

Learn breathing techniques to help relax when you feel anxious.

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Talk to some friends or a professional

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Talk to someone about your worries. Don’t try and mask them with alcohol.

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Try something new

Alternate alcoholic drinks with water or juice.

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More tips for cutting down

Contact us

If you are concerned about your drinking, or worried about a friend or family member please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you the next week day.

Contact Us

Worried about your drinking?
There is local help available

Visit our service in person or contact us by phone. You will be able to talk to one of our duty team who will help you decide which service best meets your needs. If you'd prefer, any professional such as your GP, a social worker or housing support worker can make a referral on your behalf. 

Specialist Assessment

Discuss your drinking with a trained professional at the New Beginnings service.

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Healthy Lifestyle Coaching

Via our service you will be able to access Healthy Lifestyle advice. This will supply you with the motivation and support required to live a healthier life.

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Detoxification and Rehabilitation

Brent residents can access a specialised community-based alcohol detoxification if required.


Assessment for rehabilitation funding is also available.

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Counselling

Talking therapies are an important part of our specialist treatment programme. 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING HELP

How much is too much?
Take the test to find out and get advice and information about local services

Testimonials

"Here you can learn something and put it into practice straight away once you leave the building."
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"My keyworker has helped me overcome a lot of my issues. Not only involving alcohol but involving family and other personal issues. She speaks wise words which spread to my friends and family. Keyworker helps me to live my best life and the best version of me.”
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“SO positive, lots of reassurance and kindness from the group facilitators. It is clear that service users value the support provided here.”
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