Alcohol Awareness: How Can We Build It?

Did you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month?  That's ok...most people don't know either. The initiative, started in 1987, is not widely promoted and illustrates how far we have to go as a sociey to increase our alcohol awareness.  In this episode, I want us to ask how we can build awareness ourselves to help incease alcohol awareness for the people around us.  Two questions are pivotal to helping build your own alcohol awareness.  1) How much are you drinking on a weekly basis. The answer needs to be a specific number of standard drink units.  2) What are your thoughts about alcohol? What stories do you hold on to, that fuel your desire to drink?  Join me and the Alcohol Minimalists in honoring Alcohol Awareness Month with an alcohol-free weekend on April 15, 16 & 17th. Resources Mentioned:  Episode 23 (Cutback Coach now Sunnyside)  Sunnyside.co/minimalist Episode 8 Dr. David Nutt Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.  ★ Support this podcast ★