Alcohol
Coping With a Drink Problem
- Set yourself a limit and stick to it!
- Don't let others put pressure on you
- Pace your drinking
- Think about why you drink and how it makes you feel afterwards
- Think about when you drink. How could you avoid this?
- Find alternatives to drinking
Do You Drink Too Much?
- Do you wake up feeling embarrassed or ashamed?
- Do you feel you drink too much?
- Can you always remember what you have done?
- Keep a drinks diary
- Do you make excuses for yourself?
Helping Someone With a Drink Problem
- Avoid arguments!
- Talk to the person when they are sober and stay calm
- Explain how you feel
- Don't try to hide the drinking from others and don't make excuses
- Encourage the persom to seek help. Be supportive but don't be pushy
- Listen to them. Find out how they feel and why they drink
Getting Help
Speak to your doctor
Telephone Numbers:
Alcohol Concern - 0171 928 7377
Drinkline - 0345 32 02 02 (local rate calls 11- 11, Mon-Fri)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - 01904 644 026
A1-Anon Family Groups - 0171 403 0888 (24 hour)
Cornwall Alcohol and Drugs Agency - 01872 263001
SHARE (Cornwall) - 0800 181 033
Youth Matters - 0800 731 247
