ALCOHOL

Many people drink too much alcohol to manage stress, anxiety or a particular situation. You may be experiencing a relationship ending, money worries, work difficulties. You may not be sure why you are drinking a lot at the moment.

Alcohol, obviously, is a huge part of everyday life in Hospitality. We take pride in our range of beers, wines & spirits and cocktails. We taste as much as we can and train our teams in product knowledge.

Alcohol can also become a crutch though. The long hours, stress & anxiety, poor nutrition can lead us to reaching for that drink for some short term relief. Unchecked, this can lead to an over reliance on alcohol purely just to switch off and relax. Addiction, sadly, is a very real problem in our trade.

If you are in any way concerned about your drinking, you can take this online, confidential test which will give you an indication of whether your drinking may be problematic.

Click below for a self test

Alcohol self-test

Need to talk to someone?

Alcohol Coaching for Hospitality Staff – Take a break from Alcohol

Would you like to take a tactical break from Alcohol – a 30, 60, 90 day break or are you wanting to quit altogether? Or you would just like to reduce your drinking to a healthier level. Hospitality Health can offer one to one personal Coaching to reach your goal, whatever that may be.

What is involved in Coaching?

It is confidential (unless you are a threat to your own safety or that of others). Also, it is not for addiction but those who fall into the large category between abstinence and addiction. If you do feel you are in addiction, please still feel free to contact us and we can get you the support you need.

During the Coaching sessions we will evaluate your relationship with alcohol, set goals, dispel some myths around alcohol, look at strategies to help you take a break and most importantly – focus on the positives. We will work towards highlighting what the gains are rather than ‘what you are giving up’. We will also focus on improving your overall wellbeing as well.

To enquire about Coaching, please email….. david@hospitalityhealth.org.uk

‘Quit Lit’

There are many books and podcasts now on quitting alcohol. Reading or listening to others’ stories can really resonate with many people. Also, learning about the physiological effects of alcohol can help greatly. Understanding why you reach for that drink, can help you stop as well.

Recommended Reading:

Alcohol Explained by William Porter

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

Podcasts:

There are a huge number of Podcasts now available on the topic of Alcohol with most of them being available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple. A simple search on your favourite Podcast provider will throw up a number of options. Find the presenter and style that resonates with you.

Counselling

Should you wish to enquire about Alcohol Counselling, most councils and health boards provide free services.

Glasgow:

GCA Counselling, ABI’s, Groupwork and Training

Edinburgh:

ELCA Counselling Service

Aberdeenshire:

Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Services

Tayside:

Tayside Council on Alcohol | Alcohol Advice, Information and Support Services

Borders:

nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services/general-services/alcohol-and-drugs-partnership-(adp)-support-team/drug-alcohol-services/

Argyll & Bute:

Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership

If you would like to support us at our events, or support us through fundraising activities, please get in touch.

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WHAT OUR HOSPITALITY HEROES ARE SAYING

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I experienced tough times a number of years ago when I was taking drugs to get me through the day. I am now drug free and would not be here if it was not for a very supportive family. It is so important to talk to others about your issues.

Donald

Barman / Food server

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I was heavily involved in gambling several years ago. I was at rock bottom and without the support of a few close friends who listened and supported me, things would be so much worse. I now do not gamble at all.

Daniel

Front Office manager

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I was too macho to speak to anyone, or admit that I had mental health problems. Alcohol and drugs too normal, too accepted in this industry. If there was a charity out there, my family life would not have suffered. The stigma, especially for men not speaking up, must be broken. It is the responsibility of the employers too, to support their staff within this industry.