ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

Tips to overcome drug addiction:

1. Surround yourself with supportive people. One of the most important things you can do to stay sober is to find friends who are sober, too. ...

2. Find new hobbies. ...

3. Exercise. ...

4. Volunteer. ...

5. Eat well. ...

What are social effects of alcohol?

• financial problems due to excessive spending on alcohol.

• limited career opportunities due to a conviction for an alcohol-related offence.

• impacts on work performance.

• losing friends because of the way you act when you're drunk.

What body part is most affected by alcohol?

Alcohol affects your brain first, then your kidneys, lungs and liver. The effect on your body depends on your age, gender, weight and the type of alcohol.

How can you prevent alcoholism?

Top four tips

1. Set yourself a drink limit and count your drinks.

2. Swap to low or no alcohol alternatives.

3. Limit how much alcohol you keep in the house.

4. Change your “after work routine”.