Established in 1987, Alcohol Awareness Month encourages community organizations to host events that increase public awareness and educate people about the treatment and prevention of alcoholism. We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. 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 to help them talk with their kids about the risks of alcohol use
- Ask doctors and nurses to talk to their patients about the benefits of drinking less or quitting
- Complete a brief screening
- Educate yourself on alcohol’s effects on health.
Call the Ohio CareLine at 1.800.720.9616 to get connected to help.