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Substance use at work guide and support
If you're a manager or employee working in the NHS and find one of your staff members or colleagues using alcohol or drugs at work - what do you do? The Department of Health's guidance, Taking alcohol and other drugs out of the NHS workplace, February 2001, states that 'drug or alcohol misuse by anyone working in the NHS is wholly unacceptable' We've put together a short presentation that provPopular
Drug and alcohol advice/support links
Using drugs or alcohol to help manage stress, anxiety and depression is a very common problem. Whilst short term they may provide some relief from everyday stressors, long term it can lead to significant problems with your health, social and occupational functioning and your emotional wellbeing.Some readers
Alcohol support
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help. You may need help if: you often feel the need to have a drink you get into trouble because of your drinking other people warn you about how much you're drinking you think your drinking is causing you problems Try to be accurate and honest about how much you drink and any problems it may be causing you. If you have become dependent on alcohol, youFew readers
Get help to quit smoking
This article is also available in audio recording - listen here Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK contributing to 78,000 deaths and causing 70% of lung cancers. Despite the frightening ways that smoking impacts on health, it can be difficult to break a long-term habit, especially if it has become a coping mechanism or proviFew readers
Supporting you this Dry January
Dry January is the UK's one-month alcohol-free challenge. It isn’t about giving anything up. It’s about getting something back. Get your fun back. Get your energy back. Get your calm back. Reasons to take part: 86% of participants save money 70% of participants have better sleep and 66% have more energy 65% of people notice generally improved health Want more reasons to take part? Explore [Alcohol Change UK's](https://alcoholchange.orFew readers