HADP Festive Campaign 2016
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HADP Festive Campaign 2016
As Christmas and New Year celebrations get underway once more, Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (HADP) would like to encourage people to enjoy their celebrations safely.
There are several ways to still enjoy a drink without going overboard. If you are out for a night try alternating an alcoholic drink with a soft drink. Drinking to excess or getting drunk can impact on family and friends, communities, and it can also affect your job. Think about the strength of the alcohol you choose – the amount of alcohol in a drink can vary a lot – most beers range from 3 – 6% ABV. Wines can range from 12 – 14% ABV. Drinking a lower strength (ABV) means you are consuming less alcohol. Check the labels on bottles to see how many units they contain and remember to ensure all alcohol is out of your system before driving.
It is recommended that both men and women should not exceed 2-3 units per day and that we should all have several alcohol free days per week. People who have changed to drinking more sensibly tell us; they tend to sleep better, have more energy, feel happier and less anxious and have more money in their pockets.
With the party season just around the corner, make sure you and your friends stay safe by avoiding taking drugs. Remember there’s no high without a low. Drugs like ecstasy and cocaine can cause dehydration, overheating, strokes or heart problems, especially when mixed with alcohol. Nobody knows what legal highs, now called new psychoactive substances contain or what the harmful effects might be.
If you are unable to avoid taking drugs make sure you know what you are using, and buy from a trusted source. Don’t use alone and let your friends know what you have taken. Avoid mixing drugs and alcohol as the effects can be even more unpredictable Look out for your mates, and if you notice signs of someone becoming unwell, please get help and call 999. Don’t leave them alone, they need you. If they pass out, make put them in the recovery position.
For more information on alcohol and drugs contact:
Harm Reduction Service 01463 717594
Osprey House 01463 716888
Youth Action Service 01463 256603
Crew 2000 0131 220 3404
Know the Score 0800 587 5879
Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP)