Alcohol Awareness Week is all about focusing on change and good habits. The focus is on understanding the harm that alcohol can do when it’s a consistent part of your life. Alcohol can affect your short-term and long-term health, as well as your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/
Alcohol Change UK is aiming to focus on changing the way that alcohol is advertised and marketed. They also want clearer labelling on alcohol bottles as this could help people to realise the impact of alcohol.
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-in…awareness-week-1/about-alcohol-awareness-week
The long-term effects of alcohol misuse are important to consider when choosing to drink. Symptoms and effects can include: high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, dementia, infertility and brain damage. These effects can cause life-long issues that may be incurable, and it’s important to consider this when choosing to drink alcohol.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/risks
If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and you’d like to reach out for help and support, there are several places you can go to. Alcohol Anonymous is one support group that you can reach out to if you’d like to get some help. Looking after yourself and others is important, especially when it comes to struggles with alcohol.
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/