Alcohol awareness week aims to promote seven challenges

Oct 9 2008 by Sandra Walls, Hamilton Advertiser

PEOPLE in Lanarkshire were this week asked to take up the Alcohol Awareness Week challenge. The initiative takes place until this coming Saturday and is fully supported by the alcohol industry.

There are seven different challenges for Alcohol Awareness Week which local people are being asked to take:

Have some food before you drink.

Drink plenty of water to make your night last longer.

Get more out of your weekend by making sure you drink responsibly.

Go for a smaller glass for a change.

Try a lower alcohol beer for a change.

To get a better idea of what you’re drinking, keep a drinking diary.

Choose at least two days every week when no alcohol is consumed.

To help with each challenge county people can obtain more advice and information available at Wishaw General, Monklands and Hairmyres Hospitals or they can visit www.alcoholawarenessweek.com.