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Alcohol Misuse

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Most people say they drink alcohol because it makes them feel happy and more confident.

But alcohol can also give you a hangover and make you feel sick, tired, dehydrated and depressed. It can also make you do things you might regret, like have unprotected sex.

Lots of people can enjoy drinking without it causing them any problems. But some people can get addicted to it, which means they start to rely on it.

How much is too much

  • If you’re a male over 18, the safe recommended limits are no more than 3-4 units a day but not every day and no more than 28 units a week.
  • If you’re female over 18, the safe recommended limits are no more than 2-3 units a day but not every day and no more than 21 units in a week.
  • A unit is half a pint of beer or a single measure of spirits.
  • When you drink more than this in one day it’s called binge drinking, and it’s bad for your health.

Do you think you are drinking too much?

Are you drinking because you’ve got problems at school or at home? Try to solve the problem so you don’t need to rely on alcohol.

Are your friends drinking a lot too? It can be hard to do things differently from you friends, but people will respect you more for it.

Is your friend drinking too much?

Sometimes people may not realise that they have a problem. To help, inform yourself of the facts and talk to your friend. Talk to your local services for advice.

Remember that they have to want to change their habits – you can’t do it for them.

Advice:

FRANK 0800 77 66 00

Drinkline 0800 917 8282

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555

Keeping Children and Young People safe is everybodies business.