6 Will binge drinking at Christmas give me permanent damage?

a one-off binge is unlikely to cause major damage, but it’s better to limit the amount you drink and try to spread your drinking over a few days. the current guidelines are to consume no more than 14 units a week – see drinkaware.co.uk for more info on units – although you should try to spread that drinking over several days. give yourself some alcohol-free days during the week too so your body is able to recover.