Alcohol Awareness Week 2015
More than 9 million people in England drink more than the recommended daily limits yet an estimated 7.5 million people are unaware of the damage their drinking could be causing.
This week is National Alcohol Awareness week, aimed at getting people thinking and talking about the effects of alcohol on us, our loved ones, and our community.
Find out more:
- Take our quick assessment to see if you are drinking too much, plus get tips for staying safe and cutting down.
- Find out more about the affects of alcohol by reading these factsheets
- Learn more about what alcohol could be doing to your body
How SMART is getting involved
Wokingham
We are raising awareness by displaying information and holding an alcohol drop in on Thursday 19th from 12.30pm to 3pm for service users and professionals.
AA will be doing a presentation at 1.30pm. Information will be available to take away, plus you’ll have the opportunity to speak to an Alcohol Nurse and Recovery Workers.
Bracknell
We are raising awareness by putting alcohol and its potential impact on behaviours as our topic within our Recovery Day Programme, Recovery Support Sessions, in both Alcohol and Substance Support groups, and in our Friends and Family Group.
SMART Howard House
We are focusing on alcohol awareness in groups this week – raising awareness for all residents!
What you can do
- If you are worried about yourself or a loved one, get in touch with SMART to find out how we can help you
- Why not plan to take part in Dry January