What's wrong with a drink?
Nothing as long as you are sensible, but what you think is sensible may
not be as sensible as it should be.
Regular and habitual drinking is not sensible.
Drinking (even a small amount) at an inapropriate time is not sensible.
Alcohol affects your judgement and causes accidents at home, at work and
on the road.
*** Alcohol can seriously damage your health, and your family life. ***
*** Drinking can take your money and possessions and your job. ***
Are you at risk?
Do you crave for a drink?
Do you drink regularly?
Do you ever drink heavily?
Do you encourage other people to have a drink?
Do you prefer stronger drinks?
Is the idea of not drinking a painful thought?
If you answer YES to any of these questions - then you are at risk.
Can you control your drinking?
You should have a group of days each week when you drink no alcohol.
Make a rule not to drink alcohol from Monday morning to Friday evening.
When you have a drink, set a limit and stop when you reach your limit.
Plan to reduce your limit over a few weeks until you are in control.
If you find that you cannot stick to your controlled drinking plan, ask
for help. Try to identify the occasions, circumstances and company that
cause you to lose control of your drinking. Friends and family can tell
you, but you have to ask and be prepared to listen to what they say.
What should you do if you cannot control your drinking?
Some people find it impossible to drink sensibly. If you fail, keep on
trying. You may find that it is easier to giving up alcohol completely.
Where can you get help?
Alcohol Concern Al Anon Family Groups Alcoholics Anonymous
305 Grays Inn road 61 Dover Street 11 Redcliffe Gardens
London WC1X 8QF London SE1 4YR London SW10
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/ www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
