Why do people drink?
Whilst alcohol issues can seem like a difficult challenge to crack, the good news is there is lots of help available.
What’s in a drink?
Knowing about alcohol and its effects is a good place to start.
How much, how often?
The NHS has produced a handy tool if you or a colleague is beginning to think about how much alcohol you drink. Their drink diary is an easy way to start totting up alcohol consumption over a week. free NHS Drink diary
In many ways our culture revolves around drink; whether its a celebration or drowning our sorrows, popping out for a drink is a normal part of life. For most people, alcohol is a normal part of socialising, but for some, it can become a problem. With tempting promotions and the pressure to have ‘just one more’, it is easy to let good intentions slip by the wayside.
Of course, people have always enjoyed alcohol, but recent years have seen an increase in home drinking and much more affordable alcohol available. Both these factors have led to increasing levels of drinking across adults of all ages.
Whilst many people will drink to relax or to relieve stress, the fact is that alcohol can actually make these things worse. It’s a depressant, meaning that it can actually lower your mood, despite the lowered inhibitions that might make you look like the life of the party.
Whether you are looking to provide specific support to a colleague or aiming to implement a wider workplace programme, there are some simple steps to assist you on the journey.
