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** Eyes wide open: the cost of alcohol
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The average drinker in the UK spends around £62,8991 on alcohol in a lifetime, based on a new estimate from Alcohol Change UK. We might expect that, for this amount of money, the benefits would be huge. But this brings with it many additional personal costs.
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** A day in Parliament for Alcohol Awareness Week
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During Alcohol Awareness Week we met with MPs in Westminster to talk about the true cost of alcohol, from health and relationship difficulties to problems with family and finances.
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** Working together: an online seminar
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Join us at our online seminar on supporting LGBTQ+ people to navigate alcohol issues, avoid alcohol problems and access alcohol support
10am to 1pm, Thursday 21 September 2023
LGBTQ+ people are at more risk of alcohol problems; but when they encounter such problems, they are less likely to receive the support they need.
We’ll be hearing from experts with personal and professional experience of drinking in LGBTQ+ communities, working to make more LGBTQ+ sober spaces, and how support services can be made more relevant and accessible.
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** Run a Half (or Two) in Cardiff and London
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We have offices in London and Cardiff and we wanted an event to embrace our English and Cymraeg identity, it’s the ‘Alcohol Change UK Marathon Challenge’!
The challenge involves running the Cardiff Half Marathon and Royal Parks Half Marathon in 2023 to complete the iconic marathon distance.
You can complete the challenge individually (running both events) or as a team (one event per person). How will you complete the 26.2 miles?
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Make a real difference as a Local Community Champion
Join our community engagement and outreach project as a local volunteer! Help us raise awareness about harmful drinking, promote healthier habits, and tackle stigma in marginalised communities. Be part of the change and make a lasting impact on your community.
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Alcohol news
** MUP has "reduced alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions"
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Public Health Scotland has published its final evaluation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, collating evidence from 40 research publications. It concluded that the policy has reduced alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions, and lowered alcohol consumption. However, it also noted that MUP may have had some negative health consequences for those with alcohol dependence.
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** Clare’s story: “I knew that alcohol would cost me everything if I didn’t stop.”
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Clare shares her experiences of going into rehab and how supporting people before they reach crisis point can be beneficial for us all.
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** Top ten alcohol-free drinks for summer
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As the weather gets warner, we’re all on the lookout for something cool to enjoy in the summer sun. If you’re aiming to slake your thirst without a hangover, here are ten of our favourite summer drinks – none with more than 0.5% alcohol.
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