Anyone thinking of ways to cut down drinking is usually to some extent worried about whether they are drinking too much. They may be worried that they are physically dependent on alcohol or that they can't control the amount that they drink. Dryoutnow's Alcohol self assessment questionnaire will provide some guidance on whether you are physically dependent on alcohol. If you are physically dependent, professional help and alcohol detox are recommended. 

If you are not physically dependent on alcohol but are worried that you are drinking too much there is still plenty of professional help and support available to help you stop drinking or cut down drinking. Although detoxification is not medically necessary before dependency has taken hold, it can still be a good way to stop drinking or cut down drinking.

When you consider whether you are drinking too much, always bear in mind professional guidelines for recommendations on what is a healthy number of alcohol units to drink. Don't underestimate the units of alcohol that you drink.

Many people wonder whether they need to stop drinking completely or whether they can just cut down drinking to within healthy limits. For some people with past substance misuse issues, cutting down drinking is possible. For others, especially those who have become physically dependent on alcohol, just one drink after detox can sometimes lead to a complete relapse and undo the hard work they have done.

There is no right or wrong answer to whether someone who has had substance misuse issues should cut down drinking or stop drinking altogether. It is a personal decision and only the individual can decide what is right for them, but it is advisable to have all the facts to hand when making a decision.

Our professional advisors are available to you 12 hours daily, 7 days a week, to help you with expert, completely practical advice about drug addiction and alcoholism, free-of-charge. All appropriate forms of treatment can be arranged wherever you live. Telephone 0845 370 0203 now for advice in confidence.