Alcohol
Alcohol and relationships: how alcohol can affect us and those we love
Alcohol can affect our relationships in all sorts of ways and can have a negative impact on our own health and wellbeing and that of those we love.
Alcohol and your body (A4 poster)
This poster shows the effects that alcohol has on the body.
Alcohol and your mental health (leaflet)
The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex. Some of us use alcohol to try to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, but heavy drinking is likely to make those symptoms worse. Managing your drinking and getting the right support are really important for your mental health.
Alcohol myth : alcohol harm only affects a few heavy drinkers (A4 poster)
It's time we were told the truth about alcohol so we can make informed choices for ourselves. Debunk more myths by visiting the Alcohol Change website.
Alcohol myth : alcohol helps you sleep (A4 poster)
It's time we were told the truth about alcohol so we can make informed choices for ourselves. Debunk more myths by visiting the Alcohol Change website.
Alcohol myth : drinking red wine is good for you (A4 poster)
It's time we were told the truth about alcohol so we can make informed choices for ourselves. Debunk more myths by visiting the Alcohol Change website.
Any one of us can find ourselves drinking too much (A4 poster)
If you're worried about your drinking, talk to your GP or local alcohol service, and find out more on the Alcohol Change website.
Are you affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use?
Lots of young people know a friend or family member who uses drugs or alcohol. Sometimes this can cause problems and make life difficult.
Drink less, feel better (A4 poster)
Drinking less alcohol can make a big difference to our health and wellbeing. Making even small changes to our drinking can help us feel better.
Drinking to cope (A4 poster)
Lots of us struggle with alcohol at some point in our lives and need a bit of help to make a change. Talk to your GP or visit the Alcohol Change UK website to find out more about the free support that's available.
Dry January 2025 (A4 poster)
The Dry January® challenge supports people across the country to change their relationship with alcohol through stopping drinking for one month using Alcohol Change UK's tools and resources.
Dry January 2025 - Boss It app (A4 poster)
Taking on the Dry January challenge? Double your chances of having a totally alcohol-free month by downloading the free Try Dry app.
How many units are in your drink? (infographic)
Infographic showing how many units are in alcoholic drinks to help explain units to patients. (Available as download only).
If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol - we're here to help (Great Yarmouth)
If you are worried about yours or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, this leaflet explains who we are and the help we can offer. Specifically for people in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas.
If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol - we're here to help (King's Lynn)
If you are worried about yours or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, this leaflet explains who we are and the help we can offer. Specifically for people in King’s Lynn or the surrounding areas.
If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol - we're here to help (Norfolk)
If you are worried about yours or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, this leaflet explains who we are and the help we can offer.
If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol - we're here to help (Norwich)
If you are worried about yours or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, this leaflet explains who we are and the help we can offer. Specifically for people in Norwich and the surrounding areas.
Is your drinking costing you more than you think? (A4 poster)
For tips on how to have a healthier relationship with alcohol, visit alcoholchange.org.uk.
Let's eat and drink healthily
This leaflet provides practical guidance on how to reduce the risk of cancer by eating and drinking healthily.
Make a plan to drink less alcohol in 2025 (A4 poster)
Ready to Change is a simple online self-help tool using behaviour change science to support you in making improvements to your health and breaking engrained habits. It can help with: Maintaining a healthy weight, Eating healthily, Being more active, Drinking less, and Quitting smoking.
Need support with your drinking? - Drink Coach (card)
Need support with your drinking? If you are feeling that you would like to drink less but don’t know where to start, then that’s where DrinkCoach comes in. We’re an established online alcohol service offering free Online Coaching via Zoom or Teams with weekend and evening appointments available. All you need is an internet connection.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A4)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area who require advice or support surrounding their welfare rights.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A6)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area.
Prescription medicines
It is an offence in England and Wales for someone to drive with legal drugs in their body if it impairs their driving.
Step up to the 30 day health challenge - alcohol (A4 poster)
Drink less alcohol with Ready to Change. The new initiative, the 30-Day Health Challenge, allows Norfolk residents to choose their own health challenge and sign up to receive weekly health support and guidance straight to their email inbox over 30 days to help boost their health and wellbeing in 2025.
Step up to the 30 day health challenge - main (A4 poster)
Choose your challenge. The new initiative, the 30-Day Health Challenge, allows Norfolk residents to choose their own health challenge and sign up to receive weekly health support and guidance straight to their email inbox over 30 days to help boost their health and wellbeing in 2025.
Supporting children, young people and families - tackling drugs & alcohol issues
The Matthew Project Unity are drug & alcohol workers for children and young people under 19 in Norfolk. They offer support to young people who are using drugs or alcohol themselves, and those who are affected by someone else's use. This booklet provides information about the services available.
Taking control of alcohol
This short leaflet explains how drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. It provides practical tips on how to cut down on how much you drink.
The Matthew Project: Unity
A small pocket card with contact details for the new Matthew Project 'Unity' service.
Time to reset and reconnect? (A4 poster)
Drinking too much and too often can cause all sorts of problems with our physical and mental health, including damaging our relationships with our loved ones. If you are drinking in this way, consider making some changes.
Top tips to help you drink less and improve your health (A4 poster)
By taking control of your drinking, you can save money, gain back more time, improve your health, have more energy, improve your memory, have better sleep, reduce your anxiety, improve your mood and have better relationships.
Understanding alcohol and drug misuse (booklet)
Although only a small number of people are affected, the harmful use of alcohol and drugs is increasing amongst older people. Changes to our bodies in later life make us more sensitive to the effects of drugs and alcohol, so that even moderate use can become a problem.
Unit and calorie calculator wheel - Drink Coach
Men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units per week, and to have several alcohol-free days each week. Use this handy wheel unit calculator to find out how many units and how many calories are in alcoholic drinks.
Worried about a friend or family member? We have advice on how to support them
This leaflet outlines the help available for anyone affected by somebody else’s drug or alcohol use. This could be friends, families or carers. It offers advice and lets you know how to contact us for it.
Worried about someone else's drinking? (A4 poster)
Supporting someone who is drinking can be exhausting and can cost us more than we think. If you are worried, stressed or having problems at home, get the help you deserve.
Worried about your drinking? - Drink Coach (A4 poster)
If you're worried about your drinking, Norfolk residents are entitled to free 1-2-1 Online Coaching with Drink Coach. If you are feeling that you would like to drink less but don’t know where to start, then that’s where DrinkCoach comes in. We’re an established online alcohol service offering free Online Coaching via Zoom or Teams with weekend and evening appointments available. All you need is an internet connection.
Would you be better off drinking less? (A4 poster)
To find out more about the benefits of cutting down, visit alcoholchange.org.uk.