This webinar looks at developing awareness of our level of alcohol consumption, as most alcohol related harm occurs with people who are not addicted to alcohol. Media coverage of alcohol misuse, often only shows the extreme examples only, which can then influence our opinion of addiction. People who experience mental health difficulties may find that alcohol can impact on mood, health, sleep and medication. Alcohol consumption can lead to distance created from loved ones, whereas recovery in alcohol is rooted in connection. The webinar touches on the likelihood of alcohol dependence, early exposure to alcohol misuse, how parents can support their children, how we process alcohol in our bodies and how we address concerns we might have for a loved one.

Panel:
- Stephen Rowen, Addiction Therapist, Facilitator & Lecturer.
- Stephen McBride, Director of Services at Aware and Chartered Counselling Psychologist & Group Psychotherapist

Resources mentioned in this webinar:
• Aware Support & Self Care Groups - for people seeking support with their experience of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Find out more - https://www.aware.ie/support/support-...
• Alcoholics Anonymous - for people to share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Find out more - https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
• Dr. Gabor Maté, TEDxTalk - The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power. Watch back:    • The Power of Addiction and The Addict...  

#depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #alcohol

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