Regular drinking could triple mouth cancer A Government campaign is due to advise that regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two pints of beer a day could triple the risk of mouth cancer. The new adverts aim to show that even drinking a small amount over the daily recommended amounts could cause serious health problems in later life. The NHS recommends that men should not regularly drink more than three to four units a day, while women should not regularly drink more than two to three. The new campaign, to be run under the Change4Life scheme, will give visitors to the campaign's website an online drink calculator, as well as providing some 2 million flyers advising people on how to cut down. Amongst the advice given is having alcohol-free days, not drinking at home before going out, swapping to low or alcohol-free drinks and using smaller glasses. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "It's crucial we support people to know about how drinking too much poses risks to their health and how they can take control of their drinking. It can be easy to slip into the habit of having a few extra drinks each day, especially when drinking at home. But there can be serious health risks. Alcohol awareness groups have welcomed the campaign, but warned the Government not to relax on the issue.