Binge drinking is defined as ‘the consumption of five or more drinks in a row on at least one occasion’. It increases the risk for alcohol related injury. Violence can and does occur more frequently when consuming large amounts of alcohol by binge drinking. Binge drinking can cause severe harm, and can even kill.
Saying No To Drugs, Smoking and Alcohol
Your teachers and adults will call it ‘peer pressure’, but to you it’s just doing what your friends are doing. You may be out with your friends and they decide it would be fun to do something that they know they are not supposed to do – like smoke, drink or take drugs. You are in a tough spot, you either go along with them or may end up feeling left out and abandoned. What you need is a way to handle these situations that prevent either consequence.Obviously, the ideal way is to just tell your friends that you don’t want to smoke, drink or use drugs. Some of them will understand and will stick by you. Others may need the comfort they get from the ‘crowd’ too much to understand and appreciate what you are doing or saying. They might make you feel left out or give you a hard time. This is when you need your other friends or family to support your beliefs and remind you that you don’t have to do unhealthy or dangerous things. Your good friends will not want you to get into trouble or to do any harm to yourself.
Talk to your parents
Talk to your parents about drugs. They will be glad to hear your opinions. If you are not able to talk to your parents, speak to your teacher or school nurse. Alternatively, you can call the surgery at any time to make an appointment with our Nurse to go over any issues or concerns you may have.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.colbymedical.co.uk/)
