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Alcohol Awareness Week 14th - 20th November
Alcohol Awareness Week is 14th-20th November
Throughout this week there will be stalls and events across the county to make people more aware of alcohol.
This year the theme is – Know the risks.
The aim of Alcohol Awareness Week is to get people thinking about alcohol - how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society as a whole.
In January 2016, the guidance around recommended limits of alcohol was updated. The new guidance states that the limits for both men and women are the same – which is to not drink more than 14 units a week, and spreading these units evenly over 3 or more days.
The focus this year are the health associated risks. Each day will focus on a different aspect -
Monday 14th November – Alcohol and cancer
Tuesday 15th November – Alcohol and depression
Wednesday 16th November – Alcohol and dementia
Thursday 17th November – Alcohol and breast cancer
Friday 18th November – Alcohol and diabetes
Saturday 19th November - Alcohol and hypertension
Sunday 20th November – Alcohol and brain damage
In the local area there are events and stalls as follows –
Monday 14th November – The Lantern Centre Ilfracombe 1-4pm
Monday 14th November - Exeter Guildhall 13 00 – 1700 outside WH Smiths.
Weds 16th 10 – 2pm – venue (tbc) but will be offering Mocktails
Fri 18th Totnes – Shady Green 10 – 2pm Mocktails and other activities.
So if you’re in the local area why not have a look.
