Make it visible.
Log your drinks, including low-alcohol options. See how units, calories and spending add up.
Track your drinksFor the Armed Forces community
Small steps.
Less alcohol.
More you.
Get a clearer picture of your drinking and work towards a change that matters to you. Track your drinks, spot patterns and set personal goals with DrinksRation.
Free to download iOS Ages 18+
A clearer picture.
A step forward.
A step forward.
Developed at King’s College London
Shaped with the Armed Forces community
Informed by published researchA practical place to start
Understand your habits.
Choose your next step.
You don’t need to figure everything out at once. Start with what you drink today, then build a picture over time.
Make it personal.
Choose a goal that fits your priorities: fewer units, more drink-free days or a budget for drinks.
Set your own goalsKeep looking forward.
Review your drinking patterns and progress. Switch on notifications for reminders and supportive messages.
Reflect and keep goingInside DrinksRation
A little perspective.
Right in your pocket.
Explore the app through images from our current App Store listing. Select an image for a closer look.
Your week at a glance
See more than the number of drinks.
Keep a record
Log your drinks and drink-free days.
Find your focus
Choose what you want to work towards.
See the bigger picture
Look back at your drinking patterns.
Images use example data. Screens and available features can vary by app version and research project. View the App Store listing
Research behind the app
Built on research.
Focused on real life.
DrinksRation was developed by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research at King’s College London, with input from the Armed Forces community.
Its approach brings together self-monitoring, goal setting and personalised messaging, and has been evaluated in published studies with UK military veterans.
Explore the evidence Meet the people behind DrinksRationResearch spotlight2022
Randomised controlled trial
Evaluating DrinksRation with help-seeking UK veterans
In a trial of 123 UK veterans who were seeking help for mental health difficulties, participants using DrinksRation reported a greater reduction in weekly drinking at 84 days than those receiving guidance alone.
The difference was not maintained at 168 days. These findings relate to that study population and an earlier app version; individual results vary.
Read the studyLeightley et al. · JMIR mHealth and uHealth
doi: 10.2196/38991
Who is DrinksRation for?
DrinksRation is designed for adults aged 18 and over in the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel and veterans, who want to understand and reduce their drinking.
Is the app free, and where can I get it?
DrinksRation is free to download from the App Store. Check the listing for current device and iOS compatibility. Android is not currently supported; read about the move to iOS.
What happens to my data?
The app explains its consent and data-sharing options during setup. These include choices about research use, notifications and Apple Health access. Read our privacy policy and transparency information to understand what data are collected and how they are used.
Will I need to complete questionnaires?
The app includes questionnaires to understand your circumstances and drinking. If you join a research project, you may be asked to complete further questionnaires. Check the information provided in the app for your project.
Can DrinksRation replace professional support?
DrinksRation is a tool to support changes in drinking, rather than a replacement for medical advice or treatment. If you are concerned about your drinking, speak with a GP or alcohol service. If you may be dependent on alcohol, get medical advice before stopping suddenly. Find alcohol support from the NHS.
One step starts here
Make drinking less
your next goal.
Get DrinksRation and start building a clearer picture of your drinking.
