Some great pod casts from BBC, about going sober at Christmas! Check them out bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-…

How's everyone's Dry January going?

Softer skin, feeling fresher, clearer head, looking trim - the list of #DryJanuary benefits goes on… Want to keep those benefits going? Take a look at our five top tips to help you stay on top of your goals: alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/our-top-f…

⚠️ Contaminated 'THC' Vapes ⚠️ We are aware of vape liquids & pens containing very strong synthetic cannabinoids ‘spice’ which are likely being sold as THC vapes. You can find more information and advice here 👇 cranstoun.org/news/drug-aler…

Look out for the Alcohol Care Team trolley on Ground Floor at Russells Hall today, coming to you with information on Alcohol Awareness.

Record numbers of people are dying due to alcohol. We need bold GOV.UK action to curb the mounting death toll. I've joined the Alcohol Health Alliance UK in calling on Sir Jeremy Hunt MP to increase alcohol duty at the upcoming Spring Budget. Will you? ahauk.good.do/dutyspringbudg…

Let's talk #sobershaming! Chances are you've experienced it or even been a culprit of it. Sober shaming makes someone feel uncomfortable for not drinking. People may not know they’re sober shaming, and some who sober shame don’t do so on purpose. alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/c…

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Reports of some #Heroin in Edinburgh contaminated by #Xylazine 📢 xylazine won't respond to #Naloxone; heroin and other opiates/opoids like oxy will: carry Naloxone 📢 avoid taking drugs alone Cranstoun Buddy Up app 📢 Test drugs WEDINOS Project (post) The Loop (monthly)

We need your voice to help build a health service that's fit for the future. It’s quick and easy to get involved, and it’ll be worth it. Here's how ⬇️ change.nhs.uk

From your brain, to your heart, to your liver! Drinking alcohol can impact your body in many different ways. Maybe even in some ways you weren't aware of! 🫀Did you know that heavy drinking is associated with both hypertension and increased risk of stroke? 🧠Or that, overuse of

Invite your MP to our parliament drop-in in November to talk to us about policy recommendations to help #endalcoholharm. Let's shift the spotlight together on alcohol and introduce better regulation and policies that prioritise our health and wellbeing.⬇️ alcoholchange.good.do/postbudgetparl…

So it's day one of your #DryJanuary challenge...what now? We’ve come to know a thing or two about prepping for success in a dry month. We’ve put together our ultimate checklist so that you can BOSS your Dry January® challenge. From making plans with friends (even at the pub!) to

Are you doing #DryJanuary ? Just a month without alcohol has amazing health benefits for your body, including lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risks. You could sleep better and have more energy! Research shows 71% of people taking part in Dry January sleep better!

Day 2 of Dry January - How are you feeling so far? Remember to stay hydrated today!

Did you know that, Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancers; high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver; and depression!