Alcohol Awareness Week

In some workplaces, alcohol and the job go hand-in-hand, whether it’s drinks with colleagues at lunch, or at the end of the day, or even drinking at work.

Others may find that they are drinking more as a result of the increasing stresses and strains of working life.

This year, the theme of Alcohol Awareness Week is alcohol and work. The campaign, running from 7 to 13 July, aims to raise awareness of potential risks and to support people in reducing their drinking, whatever their individual experiences.

Information on support services for people across East Berkshire, Surrey Heath, Farnham and North East Hampshire can be found on the Alcohol Awareness pages of this website.

More information on Alcohol Awareness Week and how you can get involved can be found on the Alcohol Change and Turning Point websites.

There is no such thing as a ‘safe’ alcoholic drink. National guidance in England is that drinking more than 14 units per week is considered harmful to health. For reference, 14 units is just over six glasses of medium strength beer or six medium-sized glasses of wine.

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to a range of serious health problems, from short-term dangers such as impaired judgment, reduced coordination, nausea, and even alcohol poisoning to long-term issues, like liver disease, heart disease, certain cancers and digestive issues.