Often, witnessing a person highly inebriated can provide a light source of entertainment. We might snigger when we hear someone slur their words or raise an eyebrow when we see a person stagger into furniture. We’ll joke; ‘someone’s had one too many!’ But there is also an ugly side to drinking and it stems from habit.
Just how much are we drinking and how often? Many of us may enjoy a drink at the end of the day to take the edge off stress, but for some, such a habit can spiral out of control and grip us into addiction.
Thankfully, there’s a solution and it starts by simply talking about it. This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, an event that pledges to do exactly that, raise awareness. Held from November 19th to the 25th, the event aims to drive conversations about alcohol consumption, to identify those in need of support and aid them back to sobriety. The third and final objective is to call for change at every level, from afflicted individuals to policy-makers.
While those working in the security sector, particularly Door Supervisors, have a clear responsibility to control drunk and disorderly behaviour, they may find themselves encountering people with a potential drinking problem. Many individuals in this situation are in denial and may disguise their affliction as simply being ‘sociable’.
Alcohol Awareness week has one overriding theme this year and it centers around ‘change’.
Why is change necessary?
Drinking is strongly considered normal or socially acceptable. It is often seen as an expectation rather than a choice. Consequently, people across the UK are suffering as a result of excessive drinking or are harmfully exposed to other’s drinking habits.
Make change happen
Fear you’re drinking too much? It isn’t too late to turn things around and make that change. Nobody should feel alone with their problem. There are great treatments out there that are well-funded and tailored to help change your life.
Change is now not later
Did you know that millions of people across the UK are taking active steps to change their drinking habits? You can become one of those individuals and get onto the road of recovery, leading to a healthier lifestyle and making those around you happier. Most importantly, you will improve your own happiness. There are treatment centres and charities campaigning to make this possible.
With Christmas just over a month away, this could be a difficult time for many afflicted with alcohol addiction. If you would like to learn more about the issues discussed in this article and would like updates and resources, please email contact@alcoholconcern.org.uk for more information.
How to get a Personal Licence
Thinking of applying for a Personal Licence? The Personal Licence Training Course teaches individuals about the law and legal responsibility of being a licence holder and is part of the process for obtaining a Personal Alcohol Licence.
Once you have passed the Personal Licence Course, you will then be able to apply for a Personal Licence.
