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Know your units

3 bottles of alcopops.  

An alcopop is 1.7 units

Double vodka with a slice of lemon in a clear glass.

A double vodka is 2.8 units

Pint of lager in a pint glass.

A pint of lager is 3 units

Glass of red wine.

A large glass of wine is 3.3 units

 

Tot up your units

Use the units calculator to help you plan your night out or work out how much you drank last night alternatively download the iPhone app now.

Know your limits

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...Rochdale borough.

Watch our short video clips on how to stay safe whilst enjoying a drink. Remember to...

Call in confidence if you are worried about your own drinking or someone else’s speak to someone in confidence. Contact Addiction Dependency Solutions on 01706 860 033.

For more information about safe and responsible drinking visit the NHS  Know Your Units website.

 

Safe and sensible drinking

Pint of lager in a pint glass.Hear the 30 second radio advert
about safe and sensible drinking or
read the text alternative.

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Best Bar None scheme

Pubs and clubs pledge to promote responsible and safe drinking. For safe places to drink head to our accredited venues in Rochdale Town Centre. 

  • Bar 5
  • Blue Lounge
  • The Baum
  • East
  • Kandy Klub
  • Ko-Ko Lounge
  • Mango
  • Pacific
  • The Roebuck

Get some drinking tips

  • Avoid drinking on an empty stomach
  • Pace yourself, with water or a soft drink after every alcoholic drink
  • Don’t accept drinks from strangers and never leave your drink unattended
  • If you do plan to do more than kiss carry a condom and practice safe sex

Claim your free unit beakerAlcohol awareness beakers 

Test your booze knowledge. Fill in the units quiz , send back to us and we'll post you a free unit beaker.

One drink isn't always one unit

Glass of red wine.

Watch the 15 second advert about drinking responsibly.

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