Alcohol is all around us. It\u2019s promoted as we watch our favourite sports, advertised as we travel to work, and placed in our favourite films and TV shows. It\u2019s there when we celebrate, commiserate and when we\u2019re just trying to cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t always easy to open up about our alcohol use. But finding out more about alcohol harm and how it affects us, can help us take better control of our drinking and improve our health and wellbeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek (1-7 July) is a chance to get thinking about your drinking \u2013 better understand alcohol myths, and make positive changes for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By taking control of your drinking, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find inspiration and top tips for cutting down<\/a> your drinking from Alcohol Change UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also on the Alcohol Change website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcohol harm affects far more of us in the UK than we realise. On a daily basis it can affect the quality of the sleep we\u2019re getting, our relationships with those we love, our finances, mood and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And each year, thousands of people experience long-term health problems as a result of the alcohol they drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But this is preventable \u2013 by opening up conversations about alcohol harm we are helping to reduce it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the resources and information from NHS Better Health<\/a> and Alcohol Change UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n But remember that in some cases stopping drinking suddenly can be dangerous, and if you are concerned that you may be dependent on alcohol<\/a> it is important to seek advice from your GP or local community alcohol service and get help to reduce your drinking safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Understanding alcohol harm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Further information and support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n