Alcohol abuse

Alcohol Awareness Week – reducing the risk of developing dementia #AAW2016

November 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

Drinking alcohol within NHS guidelines can help to reduce your risk of developing dementia There is now strong evidence that you can reduce your risk of developing [...]

Warwickshire County Council supports National #Alcohol Awareness Week 2016 #AAW2016 #KnowTheRisks

November 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

In support of National Alcohol Awareness Week (Monday 14th November), Warwickshire County Council reminds residents of the harmful effects of alcohol. The theme of the [...]

#Fearless – a site where young people can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality

October 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

“Fearless is a site where young people can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. What makes this site different is we also provide [...]

Should #alcohol have health warnings like cigarettes?

August 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

Should mandatory warnings about the dangers of alcohol, similar to those seen on cigarette packets, be published on wine bottles and beer cans? Official guidance has been [...]

Would you swap your #cocktail for a mocktail?

August 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

With the summer holiday season underway and lighter evenings mean getting together with friends or family may be more likely, Warwickshire residents are being asked to [...]

#drunkorexia more common in young people – update

August 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Previously reported – One in five adults eat less to “save” calories for alcohol, according to new research. Yet the proportion was more than twice as high for [...]