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Alcohol guidance 

Here is a selection of apps that have been designed to help you track your alcohol consumption, set goals, and find support. Whether you’re aiming to moderate your intake or quit altogether, these resources can assist you to a healthier lifestyle. Apps can be a good source of information advice and motivation

Click on each of the sections below to discover a selection of apps that have been designed to help you track your alcohol consumption, set goals, and find support. Whether you’re aiming to moderate your intake or quit altogether, these resources can assist you to a healthier lifestyle

Reducing your alcohol consumption can benefit both your mental and physical health. If you’re looking for more support, guidance and information about alcohol consumption please visit Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug & Alcohol Service - Home and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - #DRYMESTER | Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free  

DrinkCoach +

DrinkCoach is an app designed for individuals who want to cut down on their alcohol consumption or monitor their drinking habits. It provides tools and resources to help users track their alcohol intake, set and achieve goals, and access support from specialist Drink Coaches.

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DrinkCoach+

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

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Android

67%

Level 2

Drinks Meter

Drinks Meter offers anonymous, objective feedback on your alcohol use and comparison to thousands of people’s drinking habits worldwide. It’s not just about the drinks — it’s about who you are, how you drink and the impact it has on your life.

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Drinks Meter

Healthy Living


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

79%

Level 3

Android

79%

Level 3

NHS Drink Free Days

NHS Drink Free Days is an app to help you manage how much alcohol you drink. You can track days where you do not drink any alcohol to reduce how much alcohol you drink each week, get tips, advice and reminders on how to manage your drinking habits and track your progress.

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NHS Drink Free Days

Healthy Living


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

76%

Level 3

Android

76%

Level 3

Local Support Services and More Information

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need with drug or alcohol use. CDAS (Community Drug and Alcohol Service) provides free, confidential drug and alcohol support across Stoke-on-Trent for adults, young people and families. Visit them here 

Find local support here

Lower My Drinking

Lower My Drinking is an app that helps you control how much alcohol you drink with a four-week guide. Lower My Drinking works by helping you keep track of how much alcohol you drink. You are then supported to set a goal to reduce how much you drink.

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Lower My Drinking

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

79%

Level 4

Android

79%

Level 4

Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing

Smiling Mind helps support mental health by showing you how to practice mindfulness meditation and you can also view guides on how to sleep well. There are exercises you can practice daily, with the goal of reducing your stress levels and getting better quality sleep.

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Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

77%

Level 2

Android

77%

Level 2

Talk. They hear you. Campaign

The Talk. They Hear You. app is here to help you have those important conversations with your kids about alcohol and drugs. It shows you how to turn everyday moments into opportunities to talk, giving you the skills and confidence to keep the conversation going as they grow. While it's focused on parents of kids under 21, the app also supports schools and communities in helping kids who might be struggling with substance use or mental health issues. You're not alone – this app is a tool to help you navigate these tough but crucial talks

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Talk. They Hear You. Campaign

Healthy Living

Mental Health

+1


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

83%

Level 2

Android

83%

Level 2

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