Alcohol and drugs
The areas of drug and alcohol use are full of myth and misinformation. We’ve gathered together a range of reliable information and support services so you can get to know the facts.
Alcohol
It’s good to know the number of units of alcohol you are drinking. The nationally recommended advice is that men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week. That’s equivalent to:
- 6 pints of average strength beer, or
- 10 small glasses of low strength wine.
It’s easy to get into buying rounds of drinks or feel pressured to drink. We all have different tolerances to alcohol and we never want a good night to turn bad. So, know your units and stick to your own levels.
You can download a free app from Drink Aware to track your alcohol consumption, calculate units and set your own goals to moderate your drinking. You can also try the free Alcohol Change unit tracker.
If you need advice or support for your drinking, contact Change Grow Live. CGL runs a weekly drop in on the City Campus every Thursday, 2-4 pm in Newton building, The Den.
Drugs
Drugs can have short and long term effects on you, your friends, and on your family. The best advice is not to take drugs. However, if you do please ensure you are aware of what you are taking, the risks and consider safety. Drugs will differ in their purity levels and ingredients so please consider safety when taking drugs. Mixing drugs with alcohol can increase the drug effect quite considerably to harmful levels.
Talk to FRANK: find out more about drugs and their effects, including legal highs.
If you are worried about a friend you can call Talk to FRANK on 0300 123 6600 anytime for confidential advice.
Change Grow Live (CGL) provide non judgemental help, support and advice for young people up to the age of 25. Get the free support, advice and treatment that’s right for you across Nottingham City. CGL runs a weekly drop in on the City Campus every Thursday, 2-4 pm in Newton building, The Den.