Website offers drinkers some sobering news

Drinkers can see how their alcohol intake is affecting their health by logging on to a new website today.

The drinks industry funded the launch of www.drinkaware.co.uk, which features an alcohol unit calculator and a simple test for

The website has sections on the effects of alcohol, hints on sensible drinking and information for people in different walks of life, plus special sections for drivers, young people, pregnant women and parents.