{"id":76965,"date":"2025-06-16T11:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ascert.biz\/?p=76965"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:21:07","slug":"whats-in-your-glass-time-to-rethink-your-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devserva.inicodigital.com\/maina\/whats-in-your-glass-time-to-rethink-your-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in Your Glass? Time to Rethink Your Drink?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0ASCERT encourages people to take control of their drinking this Alcohol Awareness Week<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

ASCERT, Northern Ireland\u2019s leading charity dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol-related harm,<\/span> is urging the public to consider, \u201cWhat\u2019s in Your Glass? Time to Rethink Your Drink?\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The aim is to inform and educate individuals about how much alcohol they are drinking and give them the tools to make safer, healthier choices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It supports the \u2018Know Your Units\u2019 campaign, which raises awareness of the UK Chief Medical Officers\u2019 guidelines. These guidelines say that both men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units per week to reduce health risks. But many people go over this limit, especially when pouring drinks at home without realising how much alcohol they\u2019re actually consuming.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT, said:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201c<\/span>Most people don\u2019t realise that a drink poured at home can contain two or even three times more alcohol than a pub measure. That means we may be drinking much more than we think. Being aware of your units is a big step toward looking after your health.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In Northern Ireland, alcohol plays a big role in everyday life, whether it\u2019s celebrating, socialising, or dealing with stress. But sometimes, drinking can become a problem, and this can happen to anyone, at any time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why ASCERT is asking people to take a moment to \u201cRethink Your Drink\u201d by encouraging everyone who drinks to think about their relationship with alcohol.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gary continued:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u201c<\/span>We\u2019re not here to judge anyone. We want to give people real tools, tips, and support so they can make informed choices. When you understand what\u2019s in your glass, you can take back power over your health and wellbeing.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Key Messages from ASCERT:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n