Alcohol & Drugs

Student life can seem to revolve around alcohol, with the student bar and local pubs & clubs at the centre of the social scene.

For most people drinking is an enjoyable part of life, but getting drunk too often can have some potentially serious effects on your health, your safety, your emotions, and your studies.

The healthy choice is to take just a little extra care to protect yourself and your friends when you are going out drinking – know your own limits and make sure you get home safely.

You do need to have an idea how much you're drinking on a regular basis, so you can avoid long term damage to your health too. If you're not sure if you're drinking too much, why not check on the DrinkCheck website?

More information is also available at the following websites:

• Drinkaware
• DrugScope: cannabis myths
• FRANK: drugs information
• QUIT: support to stop smoking