Website will offer advice over alcohol
A website is being launched and a roadshow is taking place in Sandwell to mark Alcohol Awareness Week which starts today on Monday. The website will provide a single point where people can get information and support.
The new website,
, for Sandwell Drug and Alcohol Partnership will be launched on Wednesday in Queens Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich.
People can go along on the day between 9.30am and 5pm to discuss any advice they may need on alcohol issues, whether for themselves or someone they are worried about.
Members of the partnership will also be on hand to give advice, including Sandwell Drug and Alcohol Action Team, adult and young people's alcohol services, police, probation and an alcohol recovery support group.
Borough health boss, Councillor Paul Moore, said: "With one in four A&E admissions being related to alcohol, it's vital that people who are drinking too much know how to get the advice and support they need. Their families and friends also need to know how to get help."
A poster campaign encouraging people to talk about alcohol issues that may be affecting their health, work and relationships will also be running during the week.
