Alcohol reduction

Giving up alcohol can benefit you in many ways, including helping you lose weight, reduce your blood pressure and improve your general long-term health.

If you need help going sober, our pharmacists are on hand to offer all the support you need.

Benefits of reducing alcohol intake

The benefits of reducing your alcohol intake are well documented, however, if you are addicted to alcohol, it's important you see your pharmacist or doctor instead of simply stopping.

You may need support if:

• You often feel the need to have a drink.
• You get into trouble because of your drinking.
• Other people warn you about how much you're drinking.
• You think your drinking is causing you problems.

If you need help going sober, you can find a selection of helpful resources below. We're here to help, you can talk to a member of our pharmacy team at your local Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy.

Dry January

Each year millions of people give up alcohol for the whole month. Why not give it a go?

If you need help going sober during January, there's lots of information and resources available on Alcohol Change UK's Dry January 2023 web page or on the NHS's Drink Less - Better Health web page. If you live in Lincolnshire there is also support from One You Lincolnshire.

You can also visit our blog with lots of tips on how to reduce your alcohol intake and links to useful resources.

And just because you've given up alcohol doesn't mean you can't have fun. You can still go out, stay in or relax without a boozy tipple.

Our food stores offer a wide range of alcohol alternatives. From our non-alcoholic Prosecco to booze-free martinis by our Love Local producer Belvoir Farms, there's something for every taste.

So why not give it a go?

Resources