Did you know that next week (14-20 November) sees the start of alcohol awareness week?
An initiative run by Alcohol Concern (you know them- the founders of Dry January!) which aims to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol to your health.
With facts such as ‘Alcohol related harm costs England around £21bn per year, with £3.5bn to the NHS, £11bn tackling crime & £7.3bn from lost work days’ and ‘Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, cancers; high blood pressure, and depression’ it’s easy to begin to build a picture of why this week is so important.
Another shocking statistic from the Department of Transport is ‘almost 1 in 5 drink related accidents happen the morning after.’
In support of this campaign we are offering our talkhealth community the chance to receive 1 of 10 home breathalyser kits.
To be in with a chance like this post and leave a comment below with the #AAW2016
Ten people will be picked at random on Friday 18th November and notified by email
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#AAW2016 I think this is a great cause, everyone should be aware of these facts.
on November 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm Sarah GreenwoodA brilliant idea as I know I drink far too much
on November 16, 2016 at 1:15 pm SusanI had to give up alcohol due to the number of tablets I am taking for arthritis and AFib I decided to cut it out all together and I don’t miss it at all.#AAW2016
on November 16, 2016 at 1:22 pm Linda RevellVery good article.The morning after my husband always says he’s fine to drive, but I worry
on November 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm Rosemary Walshand have actually refused go get in the car with him. A test kit would be a valuable tool.
I think we should all be more aware of the damage alcohol can do I stayed sober for October and have carried it through November. I do not intend togive up alcohol as I enjoy a drink on social occasions just trying to give my body a rest.
on November 16, 2016 at 1:27 pm Lynn Robertsno coment
on November 16, 2016 at 1:29 pm Scott BallantyneIt is sad is it not in this day & age we still have this same discussion with no results
on November 16, 2016 at 1:33 pm Scott BallantyneA great idea to let us know the dangers to health form alcohol , also drink driving dangers in the morning after a night out etc, Lots of people don’t realise the cost to society for example NHS costs, Policing and crime costs through alcohol related incidents . Maybe a good thing to have alcohol awareness weeks more often throughout the year,
on November 16, 2016 at 1:41 pm Richard ClaytonThere is much more alcohol consumed at home now and larger amounts poured .
on November 16, 2016 at 1:54 pm Elayne BlackburnI don’t think we should quit drinking alcohol – but we should all learn to measure it and enjoy less of it.
on November 16, 2016 at 2:14 pm RobertaIthink its important to know your levels the morning after
on November 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm Diane LewisWould be handy to actually be able to breathalyse myself. #AAW2016
on November 16, 2016 at 4:36 pm Lou#AAW2016
on November 16, 2016 at 5:22 pm emily walkerI don’t think I ever drive while over the limit but would be interesting to see
on November 16, 2016 at 5:25 pm sb#AAW2016
on November 16, 2016 at 6:12 pm Anne Johnsonbreathalyser kits are a great idea and should be available in more places, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc, If friends or family bought one for likely drink drivers it could help persuade people to had over their keys before doing something stupid.
Interesting subject matter
on November 16, 2016 at 8:42 pm Jillian doran#AAW2016 thank you this is really interesting and I didn’t know about alcohol awareness week.
on November 17, 2016 at 12:32 am jasmine clarkeI DRINK 2-3 PINTS DAILY…..IS THIS SAFE ?
on November 17, 2016 at 5:56 am LES MYERSAs a 100% dry/sober recovering alcoholic,proud to be in my 18th year completely dry,’One day at a time’ I salute this initiative,and indeed any other aimed at helping people tackle their problems with alcohol,however minimal these may be,it all begins with that one drink after all.
on November 17, 2016 at 7:53 am Bill ReayI’m also a former multi level drugs worker specialist,working with all manner of substance misuse,so have used my continuing recovery,and the 12 steps program where appropriate,to enhance my life skills and subsequent guidance for treatment there too.
How long after having one glass of wine or beer can you drive?
on November 17, 2016 at 9:00 am Geeta#AAW2016 I stopped drinking in 2003 when I didn’t remember walking home from a night out with friends, that had never happened before, I was 44. Now I only drink occasionally and never more than two glasses of whatever (usually wine). My boyfriend is the same. I watched my dad die from pancreatic cancer, drinking probably contributed to his early death, he should still be here to see his great grandson growing up. He still had his nightly whiskey right up to the day he died. I don’t understand the need to get absolutely legless and then suffer the following day, it’s all about the company you’re with, not the amount of alcohol you can consume, not to mention the cost.
on November 17, 2016 at 9:15 am Jayne PickardI just want to say that as a recovering alcoholic (20 years without a drink) I know well the cost of alcohol on your health.I know so many people that died because of drinking, either their health deteriorates or they do stupid things when drunk and lose their lives. I now suffer with depression which I have had since drinking times although it is a lot better now. I don’t drive any more but I did on the morning after and had no idea I was still over the limit. The thought of me taking the kids to school fills me with guilt now, Sorry to go on but I can’t stress enough how bad drinking is for you.
on November 17, 2016 at 9:21 am Carol PeaceI don’t want the prize as fortunately I have no need for it.
I do like to have a glass of wine at the end of the day, which can some times turn into a few. As you get older I dont think we can drink as much as we used to. I hate waking up sluggish with a heavy head. Yet this does not stop me. I would love to try a breathalyser kit just to see if It would affect me and my driving the next day.
on November 17, 2016 at 10:41 am Debbie DonnellyNICE TO HAVE AN AWARENESS WEEK FOR ALCOHOL
on November 17, 2016 at 12:33 pm SUSAN SHAWI was brought up in a teetotal home after my Mum suffered the negative emotional and psychological effects of watching my Grandad’s alcoholism. Any type of addiction has the potential to overload others emotionally and physically. The impact on family life can be subtle and immense. I think anyone that recognises they have a problem should be celebrated and supported. That takes guts! And those that enable should look at that reasons for doing so. I am glad that I was brought up in a house where drinking was only optional.
on November 17, 2016 at 8:02 pm Joh Flow#AAW2016. I work in a court and am constantly reminded by cases that it is not possible for most people to judge how much alcohol is in their system and tell if they are under the drink drive limit. It is quite simple .. if you are driving don’t drink AT ALL.
on November 17, 2016 at 8:42 pm Vicky Forrest#AAW2016 This is a topic which concerns me. Alcohol can do so many things to people. The problem in my household is the association of certain things like watching sport with having a beer.
on November 17, 2016 at 10:33 pm Rachael Louise TaylorThis is a popular topic. Someone want to leave drink Alcohol but they can’t do this. Due to addict of Alcohol, some people spend lots of money. They lost their health due to Alcohol. You have given great idea. It will very helpful for those such person. Thanks for sharing this great information. I will spread this way to those people who want to leave Alcohol for always.
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on December 1, 2016 at 11:06 pm lily whiteWell information, Addictions in one frame or other influence a large number of individuals in this nation. Addictions in one frame or other influence a large number of individuals in this nation.
on April 19, 2017 at 8:42 am OAtextI will impart this to all who will tune in! Everybody can profit by this showing afterall our psyche is one of only a handful couple of things we really have control over! May God keep on blessing you!
on May 21, 2017 at 6:58 am rathod