Will you be drinking less under new limits?

Bottles of spirits in a barJeff Overs / BBC

There is no such thing as a safe level of drinking, according to tough new guidelines on alcohol consumption.

The UK's chief medical officers have lowered the recommended maximum weekly number of units for adults.

The new advice says men and women who drink regularly should consume no more than 14 units a week - equivalent to six pints of beer or seven glasses of wine - with some alcohol-free days each week, while pregnant women should not drink at all

We've been asking you whether this new advice is going to change how you drink.

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A short and to the point response came from Abi Allen and Chris Addison.

@BBC_HaveYourSay Nope.@AbiAllen
@BBC_HaveYourSay Nope.@chrisaddison67
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Bob Dutton welcomed the new information, while Emelyn Gregorio was thinking of changing the amount she drank.

@BBC_HaveYourSay @BBCNews It's good to be aware of the risks so that people can make informed choices. #alcoholguidelines@BobD1966
Facebook comment from Emelyn Gregoria on alcohol: Its good to know about that anyway.but to this days we can't control people drinking alcohol. Even me i can't help not to drink alcohol sometimes. But ill try to stop it..the truth is scary sometimes.Facebook: Emelyn Gregorio

Commenting at the bottom a BBC article on the issue, Sarah was considering stopping altogether.

"I think the message about limiting your alcohol intake is that it makes you healthier.

"I don't particularly want to live older, but I do want to live a life as full as I can.

"I quit smoking four or five years ago, and now I want to try and give up alcohol because I was bordering on alcoholic, as I was drinking every night, every day.

"I want to feel better, not sluggish and stupid like when I drunk."

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David Handley and Can Lawton explained in Facebook posts why they would be unlikely to change their drinking habits.

Facebook comment from David Handley on drinking: On a night out ..how can you make 2 and a half pints last you 4 to 5 hours ? Lol most drink that in the first hour. ...we need booz for confidence for those chat up lines to have the courage to dance etc..if everyone took notice of these guidelines we would all be home and in bed after an hour out bars wouldn't make any money jobs would be lost...we can't drink ..we can't smoke..we can't eat sugar ..we can't eat junk food ??? ....life is getting rather boring these days 😬Facebook:David Handley
Facebook comment from Can Lawton on alcohol consumption: Every week it's something new - it will give you cancer, it will give you heart disease, shorten your life etc etc. Driving a vehicle & walking down a street isn't safe but it doesn't stop us from doing it! None of us are getting out alive & No1 knows what tomorrow holds so if you enjoy something then just do it and make the most of it!Facebook: Can Lawton
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Some people thought the new limits were evidence of the "nanny state".

"Common sense and a little of what you fancy has always been the best advice for eating and drinking. That and the nanny state minding its own business, rather than adding to our stressful lives, with its 'latest advice' (before it changes again), would make us all happier and healthier." Agrippa wrote in the comments section of a BBC article.

While Matthew Crisafi tweeted:

@BBC_HaveYourSay @BBCNews nope. Everything in moderation. Don't need telling. I'm not a child. Think on folks :-)@matthew_crisafi
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Matt Sharp reminded people on Facebook it was only a recommendation and could be ignored.

Facebook comment from Matt Sharp on drinking alcohol: Fair enough. It's only a recommendation. People are free to ignore it if they wish, but should at least be informed before making a decision.Facebook: Matt Sharp

Others had a more light-hearted outlook on the advice, with Rick Fleming commenting he'd have to get drunk tonight to stop worrying about his drinking.

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