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WHAT ABOUT
THE BOOZE
When we drink too much alcohol it damages
every organ in the body. It can lead to heart
disease , depression, erectile dysfunction
and cancer.
Then it can ruin relationships , friendships
and even make you a scary unpredictable
Dad and partner . Our country is known as a
land of drink and sport, and the two have
gone together for years. But look at the hurt
that has been caused to families by excessive drinking, it may even have happened in
your own family.
We get it ! Socially it’s hard to say no for us
Blokes but we need to step up and teach the
younger generation that you can still have a
drink AND enjoy yourself.
IT’S NOT DRINKING
THAT’S THE PROBLEM
IT’S THE WAY WE ARE
DRINKING.
REASONS TO DRINK
RESPONSIBLY OR SAY
NO.
• When you drink too much, you risk missing
out on the good times with family and
friends.
• No one likes being around someone who
has had too much to drink, especially our
kids - think of them.
• Swap your next drink for water.
• Swap your next drink for food.
• Skip the next round.
• Look out for your mates, be the sober
driver.
HOW DO I NOT DRINK ALCOHOL
HOW TO SAY "NO"
AND STAY SOBER
Eat before you go
S
O
D
A
Only one
drink
an hour
Low A
lc
Beers
Don't eat
bar snacks
as they are
salty
TALK
MORE
BE THE SOBER DRIVER
REDUCE THE STRENGTH
OF WHAT YOU DRINK
MAKE EVERY SECOND
GLASS WATER
Alcoholics Anonymous
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797
12 Steps NZ 12 Step Plan
Salvation Army NZ Alcohol and
Drug addiction services.
0800 530 000
AI-Anon Family Groups NZ
Support for family and friends. 0508
425 2666
