Alcohol

Alcohol

Drinking can be fun, but it can also go badly wrong

 

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Getting drunk can affect your actions and the way in which you react to certain situations.  This can put you at risk and leave you vulnerable.

  • Alcohol is a factor in 70% of assaults and 50% of head injuries
  • One in three reported rapes happen when the victim has been drinking.
    • Alcohol is the most common drug used to 'spike' drinks
    • don't leave your drink unattended
    • don't accept drinks from strangers or people you don't trust
  • 90% of pedestrian deaths on a Friday and Saturday night are alcohol related

Don't forget some people can have a great time without drinking any alcohol and they won't get a hangover!!  These are the main reasons for young people not getting drunk in Hertfordshire:

  •     They drive
  •     Staying in control
  •     Getting home safely
  •     School or college the next day

 
What is the law about drink and age?

  • If you are 16 or 17 you can drink beer, cider or wine at a table meal in a restaurant if it is ordered and paid for by an adult
  • It's illegal for anyone under 18 to buy alcohol in a pub, supermarket or shop

If you are 18 and wish to buy alcohol, you need to carry proof of age ID with you… visit http://www.pass-scheme.org.uk/

For more information on alcohol:

Local links:
  • A - DASH works with anyone under 18 years old in Hertfordshire who has issues/problems with their own drug/alcohol use. They are open weekdays from 9am to 4.30pm, but sometimes see people in the evenings. For more information call 01923 427288 or text 07770 537227.
  • FutureHope is a local charity who support and help young people in a crisis with drugs and alcohol. Visit their website here.
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