Wellbeing
Drinking Responsibly
with Mariage
Mariage helps you find drinks that complement your food — thoughtfully and responsibly.
Our role
Mariage helps you find drinks that complement your food — nothing more. We do not encourage you to drink more, drink faster, or choose alcohol over a non-alcoholic alternative. Any pairing suggestion is exactly that: a suggestion. You are always free to choose a non-alcoholic option and we fully support that choice. Our app does not track, reward, or gamify alcohol consumption quantity.
UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines
14
Both men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
3+
If you drink up to 14 units a week, spread your drinking over 3 or more days. Avoid saving it all for one or two occasions.
0
It is safest not to drink at all if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
One unit of alcohol is 10ml of pure alcohol. Common examples:
2.1 units
175ml glass of wine at 12% ABV
3.0 units
250ml large glass of wine at 12% ABV
9.0 units
Full bottle of wine at 12% ABV
When not to drink
Please do not consume alcohol if any of the following apply:
You are under 18 years of age
You are pregnant or trying to conceive
You are about to drive or operate machinery
You take medication that interacts with alcohol
A doctor has advised you not to drink
You are in recovery from alcohol dependency
Support & resources
If you are concerned about your own drinking or that of someone you know, these free UK services can help:
Drinkaware
Drinkline — free & confidential
Alcohol Change UK
NHS alcohol advice
Frank — for young people
Al-Anon — family support
🚨 Emergency
999
If someone is unconscious, unresponsive, or in medical distress after drinking alcohol, call 999 immediately.
Do not leave them alone. Place them in the recovery position if possible and stay with them until help arrives.