Alcohol is an addictive toxin and intoxicant, found in beer, wine and spirits. An addictive substance means that you find it hard to stop taking it once you have started. Toxin means it is poisonous to the human body in large amounts. Intoxicant means it causes intoxication or an altered state. Even when drinking within low-risk limits, a range of factors can affect your level of risk, including the rate of drinking, your body type or genetic makeup, your gender, existing health problems and whether you are young or an older person. Read more about alcohol.
There are a variety of apps to help you reduce alcohol use. They can help you:
- learn more about alcohol harm and reducing intake through educational resources, tips, and strategies for cutting back on drinking
- keep track of your consumption by logging each drink, so you become more aware of how much you're drinking, and get insights into your drinking habits and trends over time
- set goals based on the number of drinks per day or week, total alcohol intake, or specific drinking behaviors you want to change
- feel supported such as daily reminders, motivational messages, and access to a community of others who are also trying to reduce their alcohol consumption.
Note: Alcohol use apps are only suitable for people drinking at increasing or higher risk levels, but not with severe alcohol use disorder or dependence on alcohol, who require much more intensive support.
