Short, plain-English guides to the terms that come up most when you start cutting back, each with a chart and links to the original sources. For quick definitions of more than 50 terms, see the alcohol moderation glossary.
How to work out the units in wine, beer and spirits, with a chart of common drinks.
What the percentage on the label means, typical strengths of common drinks and how accurate the figure is.
What 14 units a week looks like in wine and beer, and why drink-free days matter.
The UK labelling thresholds for no and low alcohol drinks, explained with a simple chart.
What moderation means, how it is learnt as a skill, and who it suits.
How the 10-question alcohol check works, what your score means and where to take it for free.
The 8 and 6 unit thresholds, how an ordinary evening adds up and how to keep a session lower.
What the UK guidelines say, where to find your days off and whether they help your liver.
Why waiting 20 minutes before your next drink helps you cut back, and how to make the pause easy.
Why drinking can leave you anxious the next day, who is more prone to it and what helps.
More to explore: the glossary and the blog