The Alcohol Care Team are also hosting an alcohol event on the 5th January in the lecture theatre in CEC at RHH from 10am till 3pm. All staff are welcome and lunch is included. Please could staff confirm their attendance from emailing dgft.dudleyalcoholteam@nhs.net

We are very pleased and excited to welcome our new Alcohol Nurse - Josh to the team - if we can all give him a lovely DGFT welcome 😀❤️

Did you know that, Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancers; high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver; and depression!

Day 2 of Dry January - How are you feeling so far? Remember to stay hydrated today!

So it's day one of your #DryJanuary challenge...what now? We’ve come to know a thing or two about prepping for success in a dry month. We’ve put together our ultimate checklist so that you can BOSS your Dry January® challenge. From making plans with friends (even at the pub!) to collecting the money you save and treating yourself to something special at the end! Check it out⬇️ bit.ly/49DpE5W #DryJanuaryChallenge

Are you doing #DryJanuary ? Just a month without alcohol has amazing health benefits for your body, including lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risks. You could sleep better and have more energy! Research shows 71% of people taking part in Dry January sleep better!

Invite your MP to our parliament drop-in in November to talk to us about policy recommendations to help #endalcoholharm. Let's shift the spotlight together on alcohol and introduce better regulation and policies that prioritise our health and wellbeing.⬇️ alcoholchange.good.do/postbu… #mup #autumnbudget #alcoholharm #alcoholduty

We need your voice to help build a health service that's fit for the future. It’s quick and easy to get involved, and it’ll be worth it. Here's how ⬇️ change.nhs.uk

From your brain, to your heart, to your liver! Drinking alcohol can impact your body in many different ways. Maybe even in some ways you weren't aware of! 🫀Did you know that heavy drinking is associated with both hypertension and increased risk of stroke? 🧠Or that, overuse of alcohol can worsen the symptoms of many #mentalhealth problems? Explore our interactive body map alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol…

Reports of some #Heroin in Edinburgh contaminated by #Xylazine 📢 xylazine won't respond to #Naloxone; heroin and other opiates/opoids like oxy will: carry Naloxone 📢 avoid taking drugs alone @Cranstoun_org Buddy Up app 📢 Test drugs @WEDINOSProject (post) @theloop (monthly)

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Let's talk #sobershaming! Chances are you've experienced it or even been a culprit of it. Sober shaming makes someone feel uncomfortable for not drinking. People may not know they’re sober shaming, and some who sober shame don’t do so on purpose. alcoholchange.org.uk/get-inv…

Happy Easter All from the Alcohol Care Team xx

Record numbers of people are dying due to alcohol. We need bold @GOVUK action to curb the mounting death toll. I've joined the @UK_AHA in calling on @Jeremy_Hunt to increase alcohol duty at the upcoming Spring Budget. Will you? ahauk.good.do/dutyspringbudg…

⚠️ Contaminated 'THC' Vapes ⚠️ We are aware of vape liquids & pens containing very strong synthetic cannabinoids ‘spice’ which are likely being sold as THC vapes. You can find more information and advice here 👇 cranstoun.org/news/drug-aler…

Look out for the Alcohol Care Team trolley on Ground Floor at Russells Hall today, coming to you with information on Alcohol Awareness.

Softer skin, feeling fresher, clearer head, looking trim - the list of #DryJanuary benefits goes on… Want to keep those benefits going? Take a look at our five top tips to help you stay on top of your goals: alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/ou…