There are so many alcohol myths! The truth is you don't need alcohol to have fun, feel happy or to relax. Millions of us are choosing not to drink or to cut down and are enjoying lots of amazing benefits. Find out more: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/… #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

📢 Anticipating the release of the drug and alcohol death statistics in August, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs launches "Loss and Love" to honour loved ones. Share your stories in the survey for the campaign here: forms.office.com/e/cW81F7T36g Your voice matters!

We will be marking International Overdose Awareness Day this coming Saturday 31st August with events across Renfrewshire. Full details in the thread below. ⬇️ #IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan

Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day and we are marking it with events across Renfrewshire. Come and say hello at one of our stalls located at the Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley Gilmour Street, ASDA Linwood and Royal Alexandra Hospital. All event information can be found below! ⬇️

Today is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay and we’re standing with lots of fantastic Renfrewshire organisations to say #EndOverdose. If you’re in Paisley, stop by the Piazza and find out more

A fantastic and touching memorial at the Chapel of St Mirin in Paisley Abbey, remembering those we have lost to overdose. Huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in marking Overdose Awareness Day 2024. #IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan

Landmarks across Renfrewshire were lit up purple last night for International Overdose Awareness Day 2024. #IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan

Come along and talk to local public sector employers in Renfrewshire about their career and job opportunities. Public Sector Careers Showcase, tomorrow, Tuesday September 3rd at Paisley Town Hall. 9.30am - 12.30pm with no booking required. See you there!

"I walked away...saying something so tragic, something has to flip from that." 🎗️ Margaret lost her son Zac to suicide in 2017, and now works to stop others experiencing what she did, with East Ayrshire HSCP. This is the first of our films for World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept 2024).

🎗️ Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Never has it been more important to use the word suicide. Talking about suicide reduces the risk. It might not be an easy conversation, but if you are worried about a friend or loved one ask them. "Are you thinking about suicide?" 🔄