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Hey everyone, This week (7–13 July 2025) marks Alcohol Awareness Week, led by Alcohol Change UK, with this year’s focus on “alcohol and work.” Do you ever feel pressure to drink at social events? Or that drinking alcohol impacts your work (or even studies?). Have you tried cutting back- maybe even going alcohol‑free for a…
So I am 14 year old girl. I drink, (parents dont know) and I was wondering if I was actually addicted. I’ve been drinking since I was 11, mainly my parents liquor or shoulder tapping and getting friends to buy it for me. Ik it’s not amazing but since I had to stop self harming I js started drinking more. I drink a bit,…
im going through a lot rn. with my mum. she is currently seriouslyunwell atm. her alcohol addiction got to much and she caused herself badly unwell. shes in hospital rn. on a breathinh machine. i blame myself. i do. bc my oldest sister said its my dault that she is in hospital. that my mh caused her to do that to herself.…
I know this section does not have quite so many posts as others and I wanted to check in on how people are coping at the moment with any substance dependence? We can talk about anything here, from your journey and hardest aspects of living with addiction to helpful strategies that are helping you to cope. Huge love to you…
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this. It's an issue that I've had for a while but I've never really felt comfortable sharing it with anyone because I always feel like I'll end up being judged for it. It's come up again now because earlier this morning my friend drunkenly posted in the group chat…
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Of course, it is important to understand the potential risks and indicators of drinking too much alcohol. However, many people enjoy having a few drinks with their friends, for celebrations, or many other reasons - and that's okay! Understanding how to keep yourself safe and others around you safe while drinking is the key…
I'm an alcoholic. Since I was raped, I have been drinking way too much. It's been a way of coping with the incident and my post-traumatic stress disorder. I'm trying to remain sober but it's so bloody difficult. Honestly, I cannot cope anymore.
Hi! I've seen a couple posts regarding more harmful coping methods and although I already know a couple non-harmful alternatives I'd be interested to see if anyone else knows any and could suggest some? Harmful methods refer to SH or substance misuse whereas non-harmful alternatives involve putting your emotions into…
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