*The BIG Sober Eurovision Sweepstake* 🇪🇺 I'm helping to run a Eurovision Song Contest sweepstake to raise much needed funds for @alcoholchangeuk Alcohol Change UK. I'd love to say how wonderful it is to have the full support of Britain's Eurovision entrant, @ollyalexanderr , but for full transparency, I didn't attempt to contact him and simply made up the quote in this post. I'd like to think he'd be fully on board with eliminating alcohol harm in the UK though. Entry costs just £5 and you have the chance to win the following prizes: £30 - if your country wins £15 - if your country places second £10 - if your country comes 13th £10 - if your country comes last All remaining funds go to Alcohol Change UK. To take part: 1) Like and share this post (ok these aren't actual requirements but I'd like your help in getting the word out 😅) 2) DM me your email address. You will later receive an email from Alcohol Change with instructions on how to take part. So keep your 👀 peeled! Your country will be allocated after Thursday's second semi-final and before the GRAND FINAL on Saturday. If you want to add an extra dimension of fun to your Eurovision proceedings while helping a great cause, please take part ♥️♥️♥️ #eurovision #eurovision2024 #eurovision2024malmö #ollyalexander #ollyalexanderfans #soberuk #sobercommunity #alcoholchangeuk #alcoholchange #alcoholusedisorder #alcoholharm #alcoholism #odaat #teetotal #soberinstagram #theweekend #instagayuk #malmö #charityfundraiser #eurovisionsweepstake #sweepstakes #fundraiser #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #recoverywarrior
Wishing you a blessed start to the month of May 2024! Stay safe during this rainy season. Join us for Silent Conversations with MissNkatha on YouTube Now Showing: https://youtu.be/8w3V_1-V_HM?si=06T6iGcoS69gn0tY #alcoholharm #preventioninfluencer #sober #recovery #youth #mentorship #widowedpersonslivesmatter #support
Friendly reminder that our April hui is taking place tomorrow! For those who RSVP'd, we're meeting at the Blenheim Library (downstairs meeting rooms) and presentations will begin at 1pm. If you didn't get to RSVP but you're still keen to come along, send us a DM. We will also be having another hui later in the year and again, everyone will be welcome, whether you work for a community organisation or not. 📆 Monday 29 April 🕦 1 - 3pm 📍 Blenheim Library (Te Kahu o Waipuna) - downstairs meeting rooms #WhatsOnInMarlborough #WellbeingRevolution #HealthAndSafetyAwareness #AlcoholHarm #MentalHealthAwareness #Community #TeWaiharakeke #BlenheimNZ #MarlboroughNZ #Wairau #TeTauihu #HealthAndSafety #HealthAndSafetyAtWork #RefreshMarlborough
You're invited to the REFRESH hui next Monday! Everyone is welcome, whether you work for a community organisation or not. 📆 Monday 29 April 🕦 1 - 3pm 📍 Blenheim Library (Te Kahu o Waipuna) - downstairs meeting rooms 🎟️ Everyone is welcome This time, our speakers have been selected to fit within the theme of 'Alcohol and Our Community'; you'll be hearing from Addiction Services, St John, and more. There will also be a chance to join in discussion as well as to raise any safety or wellbeing issues! Please RSVP to Natalie Lawler for catering purposes: [email protected] #WhatsOnInMarlborough #WellbeingRevolution #HealthAndSafetyAwareness #AlcoholHarm #MentalHealthAwareness #Community #TeWaiharakeke #BlenheimNZ #MarlboroughNZ #Wairau #TeTauihu #HealthAndSafety #HealthAndSafetyAtWork #RefreshMarlborough
This week the 'Office for National Statistics' released figures to show 2022 Alcohol related deaths in the U.K. They are at a record high since the count began and 33% up on 2019. ‘They’ the media etc et al. Haha are staying Covid as a reason for the increase. We believe that data collected does not always paint the real picture, and in actual fact Alcohol related deaths and harm could be much, much worse. Data for us leads to more questions, and we hope one day to be able to contribute to exposing the true harm and impact Alcohol has on our society. What do you think of the stats? See link in bio for a link to the story in @dailyexpress or you can search online for full stats from @officefornationalstatistics #news #alcoholharm #
A huge shout out and congratulations to all of our @londonmarathon runners, in person and virtually! What an incredible achievement and thank you for all of your support to help reduce #alcoholharm in the UK!🧡🖤 @mettleremma @sober_singhy @running.karinka @clarebear_sa @waterplate1616 @robinplowman @dannihouli
It’s almost time! The @londonmarathon is this Sunday, and we want to say a huge good luck and thank you to our runners this year.🧡🏃👏 waterplate1616 @clarebear_sa @running.karinka @mettleremma #londonmarathon #alcoholharm #fundraise
Glad to add our voice #alcoholprevention #alcoholharm #alcoholawareness. #Repost @akuhnairobi with @let.repost • • • • • • Our upcoming public forum will feature a candid conversation about alcohol: responsible drinking, psychological and socio-cultural influences, associated health risks and addiction. Sign up for the forum online www.aku.edu/lifeconversations
Simply put, they want you to drink more. They spend trillions of dollars every year convincing you to drink more. You are being manipulated. #alcoholharm #alcoholindustry #bigalcohol
Find out what local community services are doing to make Marlborough safer and enhance our wellbeing at the next REFRESH hui! This time, our speakers have been selected to fit within the theme of 'Alcohol and Our Community'; you'll be hearing from Addiction Services, St John, and more. There will also be a chance to join in discussion as well as to raise any safety or wellbeing issues! 📆 Monday 29 April 🕦 1 - 3pm 📍 Blenheim Library (Te Kahu o Waipuna) - downstairs meeting rooms 🎟️ Everyone is welcome Please RSVP to Natalie Lawler for catering purposes: [email protected] #WhatsOnInMarlborough #WellbeingRevolution #HealthAndSafetyAwareness #AlcoholHarm #MentalHealthAwareness #Community #TeWaiharakeke #BlenheimNZ #MarlboroughNZ #Wairau #TeTauihu #HealthAndSafety #HealthAndSafetyAtWork #RefreshMarlborough
Counselling remained the most common alcohol and other drug treatment type in 2022–23. 🍷💊 Read more in the new report at the link in bio. To access free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, phone the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015 @alcoholdrugfdn @fare.australia #drugtreatment #alcoholharm #harmprevention
The most common drugs of concern that clients sought treatment for differed by age in 2022–23. 🍷💊 Read more in today's report at the link in bio. To access free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, phone the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015 @alcoholdrugfdn @fare.australia #drugtreatment #alcoholharm #harmprevention
【健康資訊 – 🍷酒？快走！💨】 酒精🍺禍害嚴重，以為小酌怡情無問題？其實酒精會引致肥胖，從而增加患上慢性疾病及癌症嘅機會❤️🩹。註冊營養師為大家拆解3️⃣個常見嘅飲酒迷思💭，等大家唔好再為飲酒找藉口！ #灣仔地區康健站 #地區康健站 #健康生活在灣仔 #基層醫療 #講飲講食講營養 #註冊營養師 #酒精 #Alcoholharm #酒精禍害
The past will never change, but you can change the future by changing your actions today... with @kye.makyeli Sobreity Coach, Founder @ahavalifeorg Now Showing on @youtube #silentconversationswithmissnkatha https://youtu.be/-w3Wlsg2_Kw Production: @enlightenedfuturehub Venue: @theheronhotel #silentconversations #wedorecover #addictionrecovery #soberlife #wedorecover #thereishelp #alcoholharm
Protecting children from alcohol and drug harm is crucial. Data from Nacada National Survey on the status of Drugs and Substance Abuse in Kenya 2022, reveals alarming initiation ages for various substances, emphasizing the need for effective parenting awareness on alcohol harm. Join the discussion on Silent Conversations with Miss Nkatha on YouTube, Thursday 11th at 9am. Please Subscribe, Like, Comment, Share https://youtube.com/@silentconversationsmissnkatha?si=p2yHuLq-NQaFJ293 Production @enlightenedfuturehub Venue @theheronhotel * #alcoholharm #alcoholprevention* * #preventioninfluencer #storytelling* * #soberlife #youthempowerment* * #parenting #renewedhope* * #healthiswealth #professional* * #services #wedorecover* * #silentconversationswithmissnkatha #alcoholpolicy #AllGlorytoGod*
We are campaigning for a change in the law to remove the exclusion of alcohol dependence in the #EqualityAct. Compared to discrimination law in the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand – only Britain excludes alcohol dependence. This needs to change. The exclusion means that people with alcohol dependence can be prevented from getting employment, even if they have stopped drinking and are the best person for a job, or they can be dismissed without any effort to help them. You can sign our petition and find out more about our work via the link in our bio. #sign #alcoholharm #alcohol #campaigning #charity #petition #equality
🚨SOCIAL HARM 🚨 Alcohol is the most socially harmful substance, causing more harm to others than to users themselves. Its availability and societal consequences highlight the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate its second-hand harm. Alcohol's second-hand effects are pervasive, impacting society at large. From fetal alcohol effects to violence, the toll extends beyond individuals, affecting families, communities, and economies. The alcohol industry's practices contribute to serious social harm.It's time to address the broader impact of alcohol on public health and well-being. Read more about the social harm here: https://bigalcohol.exposed/inequity/ #BigAlcoholExposed #alcoholharm #socialharm #healthimpact
Campaigners have railed against Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's decision to freeze alcohol duty, saying it will cause untold harm by making alcohol more affordable at a time when alcohol-related deaths have spiked. The Autumn Statement last year froze alcohol duty from 1 February to 1 August 2024. This extension means duty will remain the same until 1 February 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics, alcohol-specific deaths in the UK skyrocketed by an alarming 27.4% from 2019 to 2021, setting a grim new record. Over the last two decades, alcohol deaths have increased by an alarming 89%. Sober News has reactions from The Institute of Alcohol Studies and the UK's leading alcohol harm reduction charity, @alcoholchangeuk Go to www.sobernews.co.uk to read more or hit the link in bio. #sobernews #soberuk #soberlife #sober #budget #budgetday #alcohol #beer #wine #spirits #drinkstagram #drinks #alcoholduty #tax #uknews #alcoholchange #soberspring #alcoholharm #bigalcohol #alcoholindustry #soberaf
"Alcohol is harming us, one way or the other!"...is now available at https://ntemid.com/alcohol-is-harming-us-one-way-or-the-other/?amp=1 #blog #alcohol #harm #alcoholharm
About 75% of the hospitalizations for #MentalHealth and substance use for girls age 10 to 14 in 2022–2023 were caused entirely by #alcohol. This is up 10% from the year before. For the latest data, go to the link in our bio. #YouthSubstanceUse #AlcoholHarm --- En 2022-2023, environ 75 % des hospitalisations liées à la #santémentale ou à l’ #utilisationdesubstances chez les filles de 10 à 14 ans étaient entièrement attribuables à l’ #alcool, une hausse de 10 % depuis l’année précédente. Lien dans la bio. #méfaitsdelalcool
I’ve drunk alcohol a few times now after my two year hiatus and here are some things I’ve found so far. The illusion of alcohol is always more exciting than the reality. I love wine. The realisation it tastes disgusting and I’d simply been socially conditioned to tolerate it from an early age has yet to hit. I work more, exercise harder and eat healthier because of the guilt. I might have lost weight. Definitely getting more spots. Not yet sure if this is observational or causal. I’m more emotional, less resilient. One glass still doesn’t feel like enough. …but is enough to make me sad for days. I don’t know if this is because I’m not used to poisoning myself or because I’m not used to feeling below par or because I am particularly sensitive to alcohol. Home is where I’m still happiest drinking, annoyingly. Drinking is nowhere near a habit yet. I didn’t drink on Friday and drove home after dinner out yesterday evening and didn’t miss it at all. …but knowing a drink isn’t going to end a two year sober streak feels so liberating. I don’t just wake at 3am after drinking. I wake at 1am and 5am and there will always be a minimum two hour stretch overnight where I am staring at the ceiling hating myself. … but I feel more normal. I know this is wrong - in what kind of world does feeling normal mean sleep deprivation and self loathing and spots and who wants to be normal anyway, ffs - and I wish it weren’t the case and it definitely won’t be the case for everyone, and I’m so sorry but that’s how it feels for me. Wildly contradictory then but I think our relationship with alcohol often is. #alcohol #alcoholharm #sober #sobercurious
"A Skeletal Reminder of Alcohol's Endgame." #lifebeyonddaaru . [Representational Image] . . . . #AlcoholAwareness #HealthFirst #SoberLife #AlcoholEffects #DrinkResponsibly #SoberJourney #HealthyChoices #AlcoholFreeLife #MindfulDrinking #LiverHealth #AddictionRecovery #SoberLiving #AlcoholHarm #StaySober #WellnessJourney #NoToAlcohol #RecoveryIsPossible #SobrietyRocks #MentalHealthMatters #ChooseHealth [Please note that the motive of this post is to encourage people to quit alcohol and live a happy alcohol free life.]
📰 Story from @sobernewsuk - please follow 🙏 The recent revelation about US chat host Wendy Williams' diagnosis of early-onset dementia - attributed to her excessive alcohol consumption - has brought to light a critical and often overlooked risk factor for the disease. This news serves as a stark reminder of the tangible consequences that can arise from alcohol abuse, particularly when it comes to our cognitive health. Williams, diagnosed at the relatively young age of 59, has become an inadvertent case study in the broader discussion about alcohol's impact on the brain. The interplay between alcohol use and dementia is not a new topic in the medical community. For years, research has been suggesting a strong link between heavy alcohol consumption and the increased risk of developing dementia, especially at a younger age. Studies have shown that in populations experiencing early-onset dementia—defined as dementia occurring before the age of 65—up to half have had a history of significant alcohol use. This correlation is alarming and underscores the importance of addressing alcohol misuse as a public health priority. READ THE FULL ARTICLE BT VISITING WWW.SOBERNEWS.CO.UK #wendywilliams #wendywilliamsshow #dementia #dementiaawareness #aphasia #mentalhealthmatters #alcoholaddiction #alcoholusedisorder #alcohol #alcoholharm #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #odaat #braindamage #brainhealth #alcoholism #soberlife #sobercurious #sobernews #sober #soberuk #tuesdaythoughts #celebritynews #dementiafriends #alcoholabuse #bingedrinking #winelover #beerstagram
The recent revelation about US chat host Wendy Williams' diagnosis of early-onset dementia - attributed to her excessive alcohol consumption - has brought to light a critical and often overlooked risk factor for the disease. This news serves as a stark reminder of the tangible consequences that can arise from alcohol abuse, particularly when it comes to our cognitive health. Williams, diagnosed at the relatively young age of 59, has become an inadvertent case study in the broader discussion about alcohol's impact on the brain. The interplay between alcohol use and dementia is not a new topic in the medical community. For years, research has been suggesting a strong link between heavy alcohol consumption and the increased risk of developing dementia, especially at a younger age. Studies have shown that in populations experiencing early-onset dementia—defined as dementia occurring before the age of 65—up to half have had a history of significant alcohol use. This correlation is alarming and underscores the importance of addressing alcohol misuse as a public health priority. READ THE FULL ARTICLE BT VISITING WWW.SOBERNEWS.CO.UK #wendywilliams #wendywilliamsshow #dementia #dementiaawareness #aphasia #mentalhealthmatters #alcoholaddiction #alcoholusedisorder #alcohol #alcoholharm #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #odaat #braindamage #brainhealth #alcoholism #soberlife #sobercurious #sobernews #sober #soberuk #tuesdaythoughts #celebritynews #dementiafriends #alcoholabuse #bingedrinking #winelover #beerstagram
In a bold move that has sparked both praise and controversy, Poland's second-largest city has enacted a ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops, leading to a significant decrease in police interventions during the wee hours of the morning. Since 1 July 2023, Kraków has cracked down on the sale of alcohol between the hours of midnight and 5:30am, aiming to curb the rowdy nightlife that has become synonymous with the city, a popular tourist destination known for its bustling bars and lively atmosphere. And the results are in: according to new figures released by city hall, the ban has led to a staggering 47% drop in police interventions during the prohibited hours compared to the same period last year. Municipal police have also reported a notable decrease, with an average of 30% fewer interventions, peaking at a remarkable 63% reduction in August, the height of tourist season. But it's not just law enforcement that's seeing a change. The number of intoxicated individuals requiring assistance from the municipal centre for addiction prevention has also decreased by 10% over the six-month period since the ban was implemented. Deputy mayor Bogusław Kośmider hailed the ban as a success, stating, "We aimed to calm nighttime Kraków and we can see that this goal is being achieved." He noted that the city has embraced the changes, resulting in a quieter environment, especially during the nocturnal hours. This move comes after a survey of over 11,000 Kraków residents revealed that 54% were in favor of the ban, indicating significant support from the local community. However, it's not the first time Kraków has attempted such measures; a previous ban was overturned by the court for being too localized, but this time, the ban applies city-wide. Would you welcome a night-time alcohol ban where you live? Let me know in the comments 👇 Full article at www.sobernews.co.uk
About 75% of the hospitalizations for #MentalHealth and substance use for girls age 10 to 14 in 2022–2023 were caused entirely by #alcohol. This is up 10% from the year before. For the latest data, go to the link in our bio. #YouthSubstanceUse #AlcoholHarm
World Cancer Day 2024 We stand with the affected, we applaud the survivors, we remember those who have lost the battle. We advocate for interventions to fight #cancer The cancer situation in Africa is disheartening. In the year 2020, approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases occurred on the continent, with around 700 000 deaths. About 50% of new cancer cases in adults in Africa are due to breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers. @who_africa The less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk for cancer. Drinking alcohol raises your risk of getting several kinds of cancer— Mouth and throat.Voice box (larynx).Esophagus.Colon and rectum.Liver.Breast (in women). Some studies show that drinking three or more alcoholic drinks per day increases the risk of stomach and pancreatic cancers. There is also evidence that drinking alcohol increases the risk for prostate cancer. All alcoholic drinks, including red and white wine, beer, and liquor, are linked with cancer. The more you drink, the higher your cancer @cdcgov #worldcancerday #loudforchange #prevention #awareness #alcoholpolicy #healthpomotion #alcoholharm @movendi_int #loudforchange @who
Amazing start to the week hosting a @nacoauk themed assembly with special guest @the_therapeutic_poet Jacky is an addictions specialist and a poet who utilizes the power of poetry to ignite heartfelt, meaningful conversations, enriched by her extensive expertise in addiction psychology and counselling. She helps those who have lived by the rules of don’t trust, don’t speak, don’t feel to trust themselves, speak their truth and hold their boundaries. We presented to over 300 11/12 year olds, explaining that 1 in 5 children are affected by a parent's drinking; that they were not alone and that help was available just for them. So much gratitude for @the_therapeutic_poet today- check out her profile ❤ #coa #acoa #affectedbyaddiction #alcoholharm #familyillness #1in5 #urnotalone #nacoa
Where are all the "mindful smokers"? 🤷 Opinionated Rant Incoming: The reason the 'mindful smoking' movement doesn't exist is because there's nothing mindful about inhaling an addictive carcinogen into your lungs. But there's nothing "mindful" about pouring an addictive, psychoactive, carcinogenic depressant, namely alcohol, down your gullet either. So why do we have mindful drinking? Putting the word "mindful" in front of drinking makes it sound like a spiritual or mental-health enhancing practice on a par with yoga or breathwork. Whereas in reality, it's no more than a form of harm reduction, like getting a regular portion of fries with your Big Mac instead of super-sizing it or going to a poker game and only staking your car instead of your house. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for harm reduction but let's not go fooling ourselves by dressing it up as something fancy-pantsy. Alcohol is inherently harmful. Its harms extend not only to the drinker but to their kith and kin and to society at large. So-called 'mindful drinking' comes with risks of slipping into higher-volume alcohol consumption and keeps drinkers hooked. And that's why alcohol companies - as well as the 'charities' they fund like Drink Aware - love it. They don't want you to stop! To sum up, mindful drinking is a crock of sh1te intended to keep you drinking rather than go sober. But if you don't want the harms of alcohol, then don't drink alcohol. They come as a package. Are you with me or have I got this one completely wrong? #smoking #quitsmoking #dryjanuary2024 #dryjanuary #alcohol #alcoholharm #alcoholism #beer #beerstagram #wine #winelover #winestagram #soberlife #soberliving #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #soberwarrior #soberuk #wayneandwaynetta #harryenfield #90sstyle #90smemes
I had a drink for the first time in over two years on Saturday. Actually I had one glass of prosecco and one and a half glasses of wine. So two and a half drinks. Don’t read this if you’re trying to stop drinking. Or do. I don’t know 🤷♀️. I was with my uni friends in the Tate Modern Café. Gok Wan was on the table next to us. I’d love to say the first sip of prosecco was disgusting - I believed it would be - but it wasn’t. It tasted sharp but comfortingly familiar. I felt tearful and I don’t think that’s because I was especially happy or sad to be drinking in that moment, so much as that I was relieved to have finally made the decision and I wasn’t trying to be perfect any more. We were slightly raucous and laughing loudly, and the woman who took Gok Wan’s place offered to take our picture. My friend explained we were excitable because we hadn’t seen each other for ages. ‘Oh I thought it was the alcohol,’ the woman smiled, and I’m still not sure which is the truer explanation. I’d intended to drink one glass, but you don’t have to be a big drinker to want more than one drink over the course of an afternoon, do you? I can literally think of only a handful of people who will say ‘that was a lovely beer etc, but I don’t fancy a second.’ For a couple of hours I felt enjoyably blurry, like I was cocooned, with a sense of belonging that I’ve missed so much. But 92% - 98%* of the joy of the afternoon came from being with the friends I love, our conversations and connection, regardless of the alcohol, which was a sideshow, I realised as I got home, having paid £37 for a taxi from the station because obviously I couldn’t drive. Even though I’d stopped drinking by 5pm I slept badly and yesterday was mostly shit. I’d forgotten how deeply unpleasant I am with a hangover. I snapped at the children, cried because I felt worthless and ran 10K in a freezing gale (I’d also forgotten the extent of my masochistic post-drinking exercise habits). I still feel slightly poisoned today, tbh, as well as surreal, and trapped in some sort of limbo between two versions of myself. *agonised over this percentage #sober #sobercurious #alcohol #alcoholharm
My Dad always taught me to pick these off the floor & cut all the holes as they are dangerous to wildlife 🦢 🦔 🐟 🦊 Finding this one made me think about the harm alcohol causes. To Yourself, Other people, Children, Pets, Wildlife the list is endless. We used to play a game called “wanker” 4 of you put your hand through a hole on the plastic and after 3 you pull away and the one left wearing it was the wanker who had to wear it all night! I guess that was a strange but good way of helping wildlife whilst poisoning yourself 😅 I’m pleased some companies are offering cardboard alternatives now. 💚 ♻️ 🌍 #alcoholharm #alcoholchange #alcoholchangeuk #Sober #alcoholfreeliving #sobriety #soberblog #soberuk #alcoholfreelifestyle #sobermovement #sobercommunity #sobersquad #soberliving #soberlife #sobermum #sobertribe #alcoholfree #mysoberstory #odaat #onedayatatime #recovery #soberaf #sobersocials #boozefree #helpwildlife #ukwildlife
"I spent some time just before Christmas working with the alcohol specialist nurse as I’m hoping to join their team once I’ve qualified and she told me about Nacoa and yours and Sarah’s podcast which I’ve found so helpful, it’s made me feel like I’m not alone, so thank you so much. I feel like the things we experience with a parent being alcohol dependent are hard for anyone else to even imagine or understand." This was such a beautiful message to receive, I'm so grateful that someone took the time to say these things. This is exactly what @sarah_drage and I set out to achieve when we started our podcast. If you're struggling with a parent's drinking, please know you are not alone. There are people who understand and who can support you. Our DMs are always open, our podcast is available, and there are links to @nacoauk in our bios. #coa #acoa #nacoa #childofanaddict #affectedbyaddiction #alcoholharm #familyillness #urnotalone #1in5
🎙️ Podcast recording day and what a treat! 🎉 We've just finished recording a bonus episode exclusively for our members, which you can find in the Bee Sober app. It was such a laugh! 😄 Now, we're getting ready to record our next session with the one and only Professor David Nutt!! 🙌 Yes, you read that right! We're going to dive deep into why he was pushed out of the government for claiming that alcohol is more harmful than many other illegal drugs, including LSD and cannabis. 🍻🌿 Moreover, we'll discuss his new line of drinks. 🍹 And, of course, we'll ask him our favorite question: "Bee brave, bee kind, and bee sober" – which of these does he most relate to, do you think? 🐝✨ #PodcastRecording #BonusEpisode #ProfessorDavidNutt #BeeSoberApp #AlcoholHarm #LSD #Cannabis #NewDrinks #BeeBraveBeeKindBeeSober
📢 Here is a drama performance on alcohol harm by the students of Otipi Primary School in Kumi District, Uganda! Supported by Uganda Girl Guides Association in cooperation with the IOGT-NTO Movement, these school club activities are making a real difference in raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol. Through dramatic storytelling, these talented pupils boldly convey the repercussions of alcohol abuse in their communities. Their performance shines a light on the harms that can result from excessive drinking. Let's applaud their courage and creativity in using drama as a tool for sending out crucial messages about alcohol harm. #alcoholharm #jointhemovemnt
Two years with absolutely no alcohol whatsoever 🙌. That is so surreal. Had you told 2022 me that this was possible I would have said you were mad. If you are in any way a regular drinker I strongly recommend stopping for a while - try 100 days because a month isn’t enough. I think it’s hard to see how twisted and insidious and damaging a role alcohol plays, not just on an individual level but in wider society, without this distance. And when you do see, it’s shocking. I’m calmer and kinder from not drinking, better at handling stress and dealing with emotions, and I’m grateful and glad I did it. So I know this is going to sound wildly contradictory, but I think I am done now. I’m not saying I’ll definitely start drinking again but I suspect I will. I think to be happily alcohol free long term you have to be uber confident and entirely secure in your identity and I am not currently these things. I want to fit in and belong and be liked. I want to be able to make people laugh again, even if it is because I am being an imbecile, and I want to rediscover that numb relief - not after every deadline, or every Friday or Saturday, or because I’m scared of socialising sober, or to the extent that I drink so much I can’t remember what I’ve done - I don’t ever want to do that again - but just very occasionally, when no amount of mindful breathing or exercise or nineties power ballads will stop my brain whirring. I want to drink wine like Cheryl Strayed said she would - as often as if it were birthday cake. I do eat a lot of cake, so perhaps I’m being naive - and to be clear if I had been physically addicted to alcohol I would not advocate this at all - but I believe my brain has changed in the past two years and it’s possible. We’ll see. What an uninspiring update, sorry. I feel embarrassed and stupid and a failure for writing it, but I also feel relief that I’m not putting myself under unnecessary pressure at the moment. And if I had the audacity to bang on about the joy of sobriety for so long, the least I can do is have the balls to admit that perhaps I’m not that brilliant at it after all. #sober #sobercurious #alcoholfree #dryjanuary #alcoholharm
Grateful to God for 2023. As we countdown to 2024, reflecting on a Year of learning, re-learning, networking, building capacity... of God's Grace A year of opportunities. Grateful for the new friends and acquitances, experiences, relationships... Looking forward to 2024 ... Phill 1:6 ~ being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ #alcoholharm #alcoholpolicy #awareness #PreventionIsKey #AddictionRecovery #thereishelp #wedorecover #stopstigma #renewedhope #AllGloryToGod 📷 Derek Rutherford left 40 years experience in #alcoholpolicy @globalalcoholpolicyconference #capetown🇿🇦
One of the greatest gifts I celebrate today is Sobriety. Alcohol free for 7 Years today... and counting #adayatatime #AllGlorytoGod #wedorecover #addictionisadisease #recoveryispossible #feelfreetotalktome #youarenotalone By God's Grace, founded @gracefulyouthrecoverycentre and @soberlivingyouthsummit August 2022 and November 2022 respectively, @gracefulyouthclimateaction June 2023, to promote prevention of substance use and offer support and recovery solutions in the community, based on personal challenges experienced in the past. We are humbled to see the impact these platforms have on individuals, families and in the communities. #breakthestigma #stopdiscrimination #alcoholharm #alcoholpolicy #addressingyouthchallenges #RenewedHope
We know people are empowered when they can tell their stories and be heard by decision-makers. Importantly, it ensures public health responses touch on intersectional issues related to alcohol harm, such as mental health. Our recent Vic Voices report outlined exactly why Governments need to collaborate with people who have first-hand experience when they develop new policies and programs to reduce alcohol harm. You can read the full Vic Voices report at the link in our bio. #alcoholharm #publichealth #advocacy #livedexperience #vicvoices
Office parties and Christmas functions are a blast! They can be a great opportunity to socialise with co-workers and strengthen relationships. But it's perfectly okay to do so without alcohol if you choose. Here are a few quick tips to help you go alcohol-free if that's the right choice for you... - Have a drink in hand - bring your own or order a tasty virgin option - There are now lots of zero alcohol beer, wine and ciders on the market - Be the designated driver - Don't be afraid to say no - and stick to your plan - Focus on food, entertainment and conversation - Help with the decor or entertainment if you need to stay busy Enjoy! emergencyconsult.co.nz #itsokaytosayno #nothanks #justtheone #justonedrink #urgentcare #alcoholharm #officeparty #sillyseason
Grateful to God for the opportunity to speak to the 500 plus Youth in Kitengela on 16th December 2023 upon the invitation of Bishop Ngaruiya of Kingdom Seekers Glorious Church during the BOG Awards. #youthempowerment powerment #substanceuse #prevention #awareness #alcoholharm #addressingyouthchallenges #renewedhope #alcoholpolicy #preventionisbetter #addictionrecovery #divinehealing #wedorecover #youarenotalone #thereishelp #AllGloryToGod
An afternoon well spent celebrating 40 years of The Institute of Alcohol Studies. Fantastic to hear about their past, present and future plans and the groundbreaking research they have been part of. With alcohol specific deaths still rising it is more important than ever to bang the drum about alcohol harm. A room full of like minded organisations all committed to changing policies, strategies and education around alcohol. As always, an absolute honour to be a trustee of @nacoauk - whilst I would never have chosen to be a member of the 1 in 5 club I am beyond grateful to be part of this incredible organisation. @nacoauk @alcoholchangeuk @alcoholstolemymum @alcoholactionireland #coa #acoa #alcoholharm #addictionawareness #alcoholhealth #affectedbyaddiction #1in5 #instituteofalcoholstudies
This Week our team lead by @wesleyphotographyke attended the Word of Faith Youth Fire Conference in Kiambu County where we had a booth to PROMOTE PREVENTION of ALCOHOL and DRUG USE, CREATE AWARENESS on the HARM #alcoholharm and substances and was able to interact with a diverse range of people at the 5 day conference that run from 4th to 8th of December 2023, that attracted more than 1,000 youth from all over Kenya. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) @nacada.kenya status report 2022 indicated the minimum age of initiation for tobacco was 6 years, alcohol (7), cannabis (8), khat (9), prescription drugs (8), heroin (18) and cocaine (20). Alarming statistics that require urgent attention by all. We offered recovery solutions and treatment options to those who needed the information. #communitycare #hope #love #renewedhope #addressingyouthchallenges #AllGlorytoGod Prevention is Better than Cure #alcohoharm #alcoholawareness #substanceuse #prevention #awareness #preventioniskey # #youthempowerment #climateaction #treeplanting @prayercavetv @gracefulyouthrecoverycentre @gracefulyouthclimateaction
A morning well spent. Teaching a Year 10 GCSE class was an incredibly rewarding experience this morning and not remotely terrifying (I had expected it to to be). A fantastic bunch of teens who were engaged in the discussion we had about how living with a loved one's addiction can have multiple repercussions. They'd been asked to prepare questions in advance and I answered them as honestly as I could based on my own experiences. I was so pleasantly surprised by the thought and care that had gone into their prep. As always it's fantastic to represent nacoa and spread the word that 1 in 5 children are affected by a parent’s addiction and that #urnotalone 💙 #1in5 #coa #acoa #affectedbyaddiction #alcoholharm #alcoholhealth #urnotalone #nacoa #society #stigma
💲 Increased alcohol prices: 🔽 Fewer health disparities 🔽 Reduced liver-related fatalities. ✅ A cost-effective approach with solid evidence. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #Price #AlcoholPrice #AlcoholTaxes #HealthDisparities #Liver #LiverHealth #Taxes #Healthcare #HealthPolicy #AlcoholPrevention #AlcoholHarm #EvidenceBased
💡 10 Key policy options for alcohol harm reduction 🤝 The @WHO's global strategy offers guidelines at the national level. 🏘️It covers areas like leadership, health services, and community action. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #AlcoholPolicy #WHO #CommunityHealth #GlobalHealth #AlcoholHarm #PreventAlcoholHarm #HealthyCommunities #Policy
🚫 Alcohol = weight gain: 📛 Inhibits fat burning. 🍽️ High in calories 🍟Increases hunger and poor food choices. 🇬🇧: Makes up ~ 10% of adult's energy intake. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #AlcoholHarm #Weight #Obesity #Nutrition #WeightGain #Calories #HealthyFood #AlcoholEffects #UKHealth #UK #Unhealthy
🤯 There is no 🇪🇺 requirement for alcohol-cancer warnings! 🚨 It's a Group 1 carcinogen, yet awareness is low. 🇮🇪 : ~ 80% unaware of the link to breast cancer. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #AlcoholHarm #Cancer #Ireland #CancerAwareness #Label #Labels #CancerRisk #BreastCancer #Awareness #Health #Education #AlcoholAndCancer #KnowTheRisks #CancerPrevention
➡️ Alcohol and liver health 📊 More alcohol, more liver disease 💰 Higher alcohol taxes, fewer liver deaths 🇫🇷🇮🇹: ➖ cheap wine consumption = 4x less liver mortality 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #LiverHealth #Liver #Tax #Taxes #AlcoholTax #WineFacts #Wine #AlcoholHarm #PublicHealthPolicy #France #Italy
⚠️ Alcohol consumption heightens the risk of colorectal cancer: 📈 1-4 drinks daily: +21% risk 📈 4+ drinks daily: +52% risk 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #ColorectalCancer #Colorectal #Cancer #AlcoholAndCancer #CancerPrevention #ReducingRisk #CancerAwareness #AlcoholAndCancer #AlcoholHarm
📊 One daily alcoholic drink = Increased oesophageal cancer risk. ⚠️ More Alcohol is more danger. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #OesophagealCancer #Cancer #Awareness #KnowTheRisks #CancerPrevention #ReducingCancerRisk #AlcoholAndCancer #AlcoholHarm
⚠️ Alcohol: Contributor to ~30% of gastrointestinal disease deaths. 🏥 A risk factor in 200+ conditions. 🇪🇺 Europe is disproportionately affected. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #Gastrointestine #GastrointestinalDisease #HealthRisks #AlcoholHarm #PreventAlcoholHarm #RaiseAwareness #AlcoholRisk #EuropeanHealth #HealthImpact
🚫 Alcohol-related liver disease stigma hurts individuals & society. It leads to: ❌ Discrimination 🏥 Deters healthcare-seeking 💔 Worsens health outcomes 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #Alcohol #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #EndStigma #LiverDisease #Liver #Equality #NoDiscrimination #Discrimination #MentalHealth #AlcoholHarm
💲 Lower socioeconomic status magnifies alcohol-related harms. 🏘️ Risk factors contribute to health inequality. 📊 Evidence-based alcohol policies in Scotland show promise in narrowing this gap. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #Socioeconomic #Poverty #HealthInequality #AlcoholHarm #EvidenceBasedPolicies #Scotland #ScottishHealth #Equality #PromoteWellness #Community #NarrowingTheGap
📈 Alcohol is directly linked to 200+ diseases: 🌧️ Mental disorders, cirrhosis and cancer. 🔗 Check the website in bio! . . . #AWARH #AWARH2023 #AWARH #AWARH23 #Alcohol #Health #PublicHealth #EUHealth #AlcoholRightToKnow #Eurocare #HealthRisks #MentalHealth #Cirrhosis #CancerRisk #Cancer #HealthAwareness #AlcoholHarm #Prevention #Disease
We had a great day @zetech_university. Conversations on Substance Use, Awareness, Prevention, interactions with the students and mentors in the Alcohol and Drugs Advocacy Awareness spaces. Lived experiences, people who overcame addiction and are now thriving, Professionals in Addiction and Mental health, Civil Society Organisations leaders who encouraged the students on Why its better to Choose Life over Drugs and Alcohol. Thank you HE Rachael Tabitha Executive Director YALA, @princ.eken Kennedy Ochieng Counselling Psychologist, @sarazekiel_treatment_centre Franklin, Omosh and Wangui Oasis of Love Kenya, George Ochieng - Baxtaly from Slum Child Foundation @slum_child_foundation Benjamin @thescadkenya The declaration is to educate and support the youth in embracing a Sober lifestyle. Working together with the University, Student Leadership and Organisations promoting a healthy productive life free of drugs. #preventioniskey #mentorship #alcoholharm #soberliving #createawareness #PromotePrevention #gracefulyouthrecoverycentre #AddictionAwareness #recoveryispossible #youarenotalone @nacada.kenya
Thanks to the Alcohol Health Alliance for including Nacoa in this months' update. The Alcohol Health Alliance is made up of more than 60 organisations working together to reduce alcohol related harm. Members include medical royal colleges, charities, unions, treatment providers and other not-for-profit organisations that want to tackle alcohol harm. #alcoholhealth #alcoholharm #coa #acoa #nacoa
We will be holding a Mentorship and Drug Awareness day @zetech_university Thika Road Campus, Ruiru Auditorium, on 22nd November 2023. Increase in alcohol and substance use among college and university students is a global public health concern. Programs for the prevention of alcohol and substances abuse are integral to all institutions of higher learning. Join us. You are Welcome. 🤝 #prevention #awareness #substanceuse #alcoholharm #addictionrecovery #recoveryispossible #zetech #addressingyouthchallenges #soberliving @gracefulyouthrecoverycentre @nacada.kenya @sarazekiel_treatment_centre
"Joining Forces to Combat Alcohol-Related Non-Communicable Diseases! 🤝🌍" We are thrilled to announce that IOGT-NTO Movement through its cooperation with Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA), has officially joined forces with the Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (NCDA). This partnership holds immense potential in addressing the evidence-backed link between alcohol consumption and NCDs. There is power in collaboration with like-minded institutions in the fight against alcohol harm. By joining forces, we can amplify our advocacy efforts for enforceable policies and laws that will make a real difference in reducing the impact of NCDs caused by alcohol. Together, we can raise our collective voice, drive awareness, and work towards a healthier future for all. #AlcoholHarm #NCDs #CollaborationForChange #alcoholfree #HealthierFuture
Starting today 14th November to Friday 17th November 2023, there is a Public Participation Forum in Nyeri County to discuss the Nyeri County Government Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023. H.E. Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga, EGH I applaud the proposed #alcoholfreezones, no sales in schools, no sale in Residential areas 300metres rule, no outlets within a radius of 300m of schools and institutions of learning #ChildProtection #communitycare , No outdoor promotion and advertising in Hotels within the 300metres.... Provision of Funds from the Alcoholic Drinks Control Funds to; ☆Provide for Rehabilitation and treatment for affected persons in the County ☆Facilitate public Education, Awareness Creation Campaign on the harm cause by these Drinks ☆Research & Studies to ensure better regulation of Alcoholic Drinks ☆Facilitate the participation of residents in the county in regulation of Alcoholic Drinks.... Be part of the decision making process in the management, Control, licensing and regulation of production, sale distribution and consumption of Alcoholic Drinks. #alcoholharm #alcoholpolicy #alcohollaws #alcoholawareness #alcoholprevention #demandreduction #prevention #nyericounty #peoplebeforeprofit #PeopleFirst H.E Dr. @williamsamoeiruto H.E. @rigathi_gachagua_dp CS Prof. Kithure Kindiki PS Dr. Raymond Omollo Ministry of Interior and National Administration @nacada.kenya @thescadkenya @iilainfo
"If the fire in your heart is strong enough, it will burn away any obstacles that come your way." ~ Suzy Kassem This statement sums up what my life has been like as an advocate addressing #alcoholharm #prevention #awareness #recoveryispossible #alcoholpolicy #wedorecover #soberliving #climateaction #youthempowerment All Glory to God The image of the Propeller reminds me of #clearprop ... @gracefulyouthrecoverycentre @gracefulyouthclimateaction
The team visited the children at Nyumba ya Tumaini in Ngoroi, Kajiado County on 4th November 2023. It was a interactive and informative session. Nyumba ya Tumaini Rescues, Rehabilitates, Resocializes and Reintergrates Street Children, who are exposed to drugs and trauma. We were able to socialise with them through tree planting, song and dance as well as empowerment talks on soberliving led by our Chairperson @miss.nkathamwenda and representatives from Youth Against Drug Abuse lead by Kennedy Drug abuse amongst the youth is rampant in Kenya, with those aged 15 to 24 years affected, as per the recent study conducted by @nacada.kenya in 2022. It is important to educate our children and encourage prevention to reduce harm caused by the effects of alcohol and substance abuse. We look forward to more sessions and collaboration. We also delivered donations that included; food, stationery and toiletries. @gracefulyouthclimateaction #preventioniskey #alcoholawareness #alcoholharm #harmreduction #rehab #recoveryispossible #thereishelp #youarenotalone #healing #rescue #godsgraceissufficient #climateaction #gracefulyouthrecoverycentre #hope #youthempowerment #AllGlorytoGod
Reflections and Conference Declarations from the just concluded Global Alcohol Policy Conference 2023 #GAPC2023 in Capetown, South Africa 🇿🇦 ☆We All have a role to denormalise Alcohol use in society ☆Alcohol plays a significant role in the global burden of disease ☆Alcohol is a major barrier to achievement of the sustainable development goals ☆We call on our National Governments to recognise the Alcohol Industry's conflict of interest and ☆Having effective Alcohol policies and establish clear rules separating the industry from engagement with Policy development. ☆Call on @who World Health Organization member states to advise the @secretary.general.of.the.un and other intergovernmental organisations to study the necessity and feasibility of a legally binding instrument to strengthen the public health response to Alcohol consumption and related harm through consultation with Nation States and Civil Society. @williamsamoeiruto @nacada.kenya @ministryofhealthke @snakhumicha @muthonike @councilofgovernors @senate_ke @movendi_int #alcoholawarenesske #alcpolprio #gapc2023 #alcoholpolicy #alcoholharm #alcoholtaxke #KenyaMTRS