July 01 2025

Public reminded “Alcohol is a powerful drug”: Alcohol Awareness

Awareness about the harm & associated health risks such as heart attack, stroke & certain cancers increases the more we drink on a regular basis. Also the negative impact on our mental health. It can damage relationships & affect our judgement, such as getting into violent situations & unplanned sexual activity. In 2023 the total number of alcohol-specific deaths was 341 – 65.5% higher than a decade ago. To keep health risks from alcohol to a lower level, it is safest not to drink more than 14 units a week