Are you a 'grey area' drinker?

You enjoy a few drinks with friends and it's no big deal... but if you're starting to question your alcohol intake, it may be time to cut down

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Whether you're heading to a festival or popping round to a friend's house for a barbecue, over the summer there's often an increase in social interactions where alcohol usually plays a role.

Although there's evidence to suggest people in the UK are drinking less often – with 39 per cent drinking less on a weekly basis – alcohol is still a predominant part of “British culture” and, in 2023, 47 per cent of adults in Scotland reported drinking alcohol in the previous week.