My name is Harry Sampson. I’m your friendly neighbourhood Communications Officer and today I’ll be talking about alcohol abuse.
The simple pieces of advice are those most commonly told; make sure you never drink on an empty stomach, don’t mix and have plenty of water to make sure you avoid any painful effects.
Alcohol abuse starts small; one or two more drinks there, then suddenly more and more on a much regular basis. Eventually, that euphoria you’ve been chasing becomes a drudging dependence.
Hitting the threshold of 8 units a day for men and 6 units for women also makes it more likely to gain weight, lose sleep, experience sexual problems and have a higher blood pressure. Some benefits of avoiding alcohol abuse include saving money from expensive bingeing, as less spent on drink means more money is available for food, textbook or clothes shopping.
What is really crucial is the impact it can have on your University career; everyone needs time to study. That dedicated and reflective study simply isn’t going to happen if you spend all your time (and money!) on alcohol.
Make sure you don’t transform those cheeky pre-drinks into an awful memory better forgotten!
Anyway, that’s plenty of the reasons NOT to abuse alcohol. But what if you want to seek advice and help? There are several ways you can do this:
- Visit Student Services on King Alfred Campus
- Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 08009177650
- Consult a medical professional if health problems start to manifest
You are an independent, free-thinking individual and don’t need to become a slave to any addictions; stay free, stay safe.