Alcohol Awareness
The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex. Some of us use alcohol to try to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, but heavy drinking is likely to make those symptoms worse.
Ways of cutting back could be to keep a drinking diary or download the 'Try Dry' app.
It's been a challenging year and it's no wonder that many of us are feeling a little more stressed and anxious than usual. This can cause our drinking to creep up.
Support services
Change Grow Live provides support to people with alcohol or drug addiction.
Compass is a free, confidential substance misuse service for children and young people who need support around their own or another person’s drug or alcohol use. The service works with anyone between 5 and 25 years of age in Warwickshire.
To find a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, click here or call 0800 9177650.
Downloads
The Alcohol Change UK website has lots of facts and reports about Alcohol and its effects on us, and tips for if you do want to cut down.
Here are some of the fact sheets available:
