If you are concerned or worried about your own or another person’s drinking or drug use, we recommend finding out more about the effects they have on your health.

Please do not hesitate to call us if you are concerned and we will give you accurate advice and information. Our staff are all experienced and trained around drugs and alcohol, and we can direct you to the best place for help.

Alcohol

It is important to remember that the recommended limits for alcohol are
Men: 3-4 units daily
Women: 1-3 units daily
Young people under 18: there is no recognised safe limit.

It is also good not to drink every day, to allow your body to recover. It is best not to drink at all if you are pregnant or trying to conceive and we recommend that you never drink when you are driving.

For useful information about responsible drinking, go to www.drinkaware.co.uk

Drugs

There are lots of risks involved in using illegal drugs, and they can lead to depression, anxiety, paranoia, loss of control, loss of memory and dependency. Mixing drugs can be extremely dangerous, especially when mixed with alcohol.