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April Alcohol Awareness Month

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

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Alcohol Awareness Month

Drinking too much alcohol increases the risk of health-related problems like injuries, violence, liver disease, and some types of cancer.

The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol abuse.

Make a difference: Spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol abuse and encourage communities, families, and individuals to get involved.

How can Alcohol Awareness Month make a difference?

We can use this month to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and take action toward a solution – both at home and in the community.

Here are just a few ideas:

  • Encourage friends or family members to make small changes, like keeping track of their drinking and setting drinking limits.
  • Share tips with parents on talking with their kids about the risks of alcohol use.
  • Ask doctors and nurses to talk to their patients about the benefits of drinking alcohol only in moderation.

How can I help spread the word?

We’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. This toolkit is full of ideas to help you take action today. For example:

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Get the Word Out

  Sample Tweets

Drink alcohol only in moderation: no more than 1 drink a day for women and no more than 2 drinks a day for men: http://1.usa.gov/Z6m3mw.

Did you know that “1 drink” equals: 5oz. of wine, a 12oz. bottle of beer, OR a 1.5oz. shot? http://1.usa.gov/Z6m3mw

Have some questions about alcohol? You are not alone. @CDC_ehealth shares their answers: http://1.usa.gov/l5QQv5

Check out this free publication – Alcohol a Women’s Health Issue: http://1.usa.gov/Y0JuMG

Worried about your drinking habits? Take a day off from drinking. Learn more about drinking in moderation: http://1.usa.gov/10ru9uK

Drinking less alcohol could help you lose weight and save money. Learn more about how drinking less can help you: http://1.usa.gov/ZGWQnq

Go for a walk or catch up with an old friend instead of drinking alcohol. Learn more: http://1.usa.gov/VisRQL

  Web Badge

Add this free Web badge to your Web site, blog, or social networking profile to show your support for Alcohol Awareness Month.

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Get Involved

Take action to raise awareness about alcohol abuse.

  1. Partner with a local high school or youth organization to host an event about alcohol abuse prevention.
  2. Host an alcohol-free community block party to show how much fun can be had without drinking. Invite local restaurants and a local radio station to provide free food and music.
  3. On April 11, National Alcohol Screening Day, partner with a local health clinic to offer free or low-cost screenings for alcohol abuse.
  4. Partner with your local police station and host a Family Information Night. Share free information on preventing alcohol abuse and provide demonstrations. For example, use drinking goggles to show how drinking too much can affect vision.
  5. Post information on bulletin boards at local community centers, places of worship, the library, and post office.

Adapted from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
For more information and materials, contact:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at ncadi-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

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