Recovery Understanding your drinking and drug limits. Hazardous substance use can have serious implications upon our lives; resulting in wide-ranging health issues, problems in our working lives, relationships and can be a precursor to anti-social behaviour. Find out more about the dangers of alcohol and drug use and how to get help and support below. Alcohol is seen by many as a more socially acceptable drug Learn More Drugs are addictive substances; you can become physically as well as mentally dependent, in some cases very quickly. Learn More Know the facts about substance misuse Just over one-third (34.7%) of adults aged 16 to 19 have taken drugs at some point during their lifetime. 123 Our Resources Centre Free downloadable information. More About Addiction Dependency Solutuions Take a look at the fantastic partners that support our services. Discover All Rights Reserved © ADS (Addiction Dependency Solutions) & One Recovery 2021

Recovery Let’s find out if you’re drinking too much? Questions Answers How often do you have a drink containing alcohol? Never Monthly or Less 2-4 times per month 2-3 times a week 4+ times a week or more often How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking? 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-9 10+ How often have you had 6 or more units on a single occasion in the last year? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of your drinking? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking? Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily Have you or somebody else been injured as a result of your drinking? No Yes, but not in the last year Yes, during the last year Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested that you cut down? No Yes, but not in the last year Yes, during the last year News & Events New Website Launch NEW FUNDING FOR FAMILY SERVICE IN STAFFORDSHIRE Binge Drinking ADS responds to West Midlands Drug Policy Recommendations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 All Rights Reserved © ADS (Addiction Dependency Solutions) & One Recovery 2021