you have scored in the
moderate-risk range
It's good that you're taking this step to check on yourself. Based on your score, there are signs that alcohol may be affecting your health, wellbeing, or other parts of your life.
In the long term, drinking can cause health problems such as weight gain, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and cancers. Your alcohol use may also be affecting others around you.
Talk to someone you trust about this. You may also want to make a plan to cut back. If you’re finding this hard, there are health services throughout Aotearoa who can help.
In the long term, drinking can cause health problems such as weight gain, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and cancers. Your alcohol use may also be affecting others around you.
Talk to someone you trust about this. You may also want to make a plan to cut back. If you’re finding this hard, there are health services throughout Aotearoa who can help.
Next Steps
Have a conversation
Start talking to someone you feel comfortable with, or find a health provider.
Learn to cut back
Progress can take time, but there are many ways to make a change.
Alcohol and your health
Drinking has impacts on our body and the people around us. Find out more.