07.07.2025 – 13.07.2025
Alcohol awareness week is held in July by Alcohol Changes UK. Each year the focus changes, this year is focused on ‘Alcohol and work’.
Alcohol is often the common trend in working social lives. It is sometimes used to build bonds, wind down or a justa general catch up with colleagues that have become friends.
Alcohol also seems to be the common trend for negative working environments. we all know that some days are worse than others and those bad days tend to lead to ‘I’ll be having a drink tonight’. But, in reality alcohol can make these things worse.
The affects of alcohol can last for days and sometimes weeks. From hangovers lasting 1-2 days, to anxiety and ‘beef fear’ of been worried to bump into someone you saw whilst out or going back to the place you drank. It can also lead to lack of motivation, increasing irrational and be the reason for an increase in mistake. All of which can drastically affect your work.
Did you know alcohol can be measured;
- in your blood 12 hours later
- in your breath or 12-24 hours
- in your urine 12-24 hours or more after heavier use
- in your saliva to 12 hours
- in your hair up to 90days later
It can also take 12 hours or more or your body to be deemed safe to drive. Therefore, the couple of drinks after work that have resulted in hours or drinking could put you at risk when driving back to work the following day.
To find out more and get involved, please use the link below
About Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol Change UK
