Become a “low-risk” drinker
Alcohol screening: learn how your drinking is impacting you
Are you a “low-risk” or an “at-risk” drinker? Everyone should know the risks that drinking poses to their individual health. The good news is that it’s easy to find out: get screened.
April 9, 2009 is National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD). We will be hosting screening and information events throughout Southeast Pennsylvania. Visit our NASD page for a full list of locations. Can't make it? That’s not a problem. Take advantage of our free and confidential online screening, available 24/7.
In addition to a screening, ask your healthcare provider if you have any conditions or take medications that might be affected by alcohol use.
Make a change
Once you’ve assessed the impact of drinking on your health, use the following tips to make a positive change.
- Identify good reasons to cut down:
- Find reasons that are important and meaningful to you. Keep those in mind as you create your plan.
- Explore how making a change might impact your life for the better:
- What might happen if you continue to drink at risky levels? How will things be different if you cut back or stop?
- Identify situations where you might drink too much and plan for them:
- Do you drink when you are bored? What else could you do? Come up with alternatives for yourself.
- Find a buddy:
- Enlist the help of someone who will support you in achieving your goals.
