Suitable for all staff

• Overview – Alcohol Advertising directed to women fun social media examples of drinking in contrast to the taboo of the “Alcoholic”  label
• We ask: Why do women drink? Is it Stress?, Juggling home and work life?
• Are women using alcohol as an acceptable means of self-medication and stress release?
• Women’s stories
• An understanding of what a unit is and how many units are in different types of drinks
• An understanding of the UK Chief Medical Officers’ low-risk guidelines and what they mean in real terms
• Awareness of the health risks associated with alcohol in the short and long term, for anyone who regularly exceeds the guidelines
• Understand how alcohol issues are linked to mental health and overall wellbeing, Symptoms and Behaviors including Hangovers and Hangxiety
• The potential impact of alcohol on work performance such as reduced productivity
• How to approach someone if you suspect a alcohol problem
• Promoting a healthy alcohol culture – awareness about short term and long term effects of drinking and tips on alternatives such as: Mindfulness, self care, exercise, “quit lit” books and podcasts to help, non alcoholic drinks, gym, relaxation and sober apps to track weekly drinking