Time for some serious thinking about drinking.
Drinkbreak is an entirely online programme, based on high quality science, professional expertise and decades of experience.Our approach is to guide you towards making good quality decisions about drinking and support you in carrying these through. The programme begins with a free self-assessment. Then we ask you to subscribe to the whole programme and to make a commitment to give it a decent try.
drinkbreak empowers people to take back control of their drinking habits
A safe space where everyone's unique journey and occasional setbacks are understood
Our focus is on fostering resilience and providing the tools and guidance to move forward
If you pick up a drink we are here to help you to put it down
This website has a long history.
In the last 15 years versions of it have been used by more than 15000 people.
As you start your journey with us we wish you good luck and good health!
From the drinkbreak team
How does this all relate to me?
You are here because you want to take positive steps towards improving your wellbeing and ensuring that alcohol isn't undermining your journey.
But there can be barriers in the way
Some people don't realise - or don't want to face how much they are actually drinking.
They downplay it.
Telling themselves that the risks are exaggerated or don't apply to them.
They may say “I am not an alcoholic - I just like a drink.”
Or they don't believe the recommended limits are correct. They think they are too low and should be higher.
The truth, however, is that damage can be experienced by anyone who drinks. The problems can build up over time without even noticing it
Why a website?
First of all this website is private.
You are here on your own.
And that is important.
If you are uncertain about whether your drinking is OK for you, then you might not want other people to know about this
This website is a resource for you to use as you see fit
It's based upon the latest research on how people can be helped to think about their drinking and on how to change.
It is important that you really do decide carefully what is right for you.
You will be much more successful if your choices are well thought out and they are YOUR goals and NOT those of anyone else
How to use drinkbreak
It is like having your own personal counselling sessions
You begin with learning about your drinking, measuring how much you drink and then thinking about what role alcohol plays in your life.
After this you choose whether you want to make any changes and what those changes should be.
The next step is to make a plan and then have a go at making the changes, sticking to the plan and getting on with your life
The programme works best when it is used regularly and you have a go at the various exercises and suggested tasks.
There are no right or wrong ways to control drinking.
But there are some ways that tend to work better than others and these are the ones that are included
If you are sick or if you think you might be addicted or dependent on alcohol then you must go and see your doctor or other qualified medical help.
It is dangerous to try and cut down on alcohol if you don’t.
If you think that this programme might not be enough for you there are other places you can get help from and you should seek advice