It’s important that you and those close to you know the dangers that can occur at home or out and about when alcohol’s in the equation.
Whether you’re a parent, are worried about someone’s drinking, or looking for advice about how you can stay safe on night out, here’s advice to help.

How to stay safe at university
Easy steps to take to make sure your brilliant nights out don’t end badly. You’re away from home for the first time – you can stay out as late as you want, do whatever you want.

You’re free – and it’s fun. The last thing you want is for a nasty incident to spoil your new-found freedom. Who wants a drunken university night out ending with lost phones, purses, wallets, or worse a fight?

Universities are really well geared up to look after their students. Your Student Union will have a Welfare Officer; there’ll be on-campus nurses and doctors and there’s lots of free advice available to help keep you safe.

But to be really safe, students also need to take responsibility for themselves and their friends. So on a night out, there are just a few really easy steps you can take to make sure the night goes off without incident. To be continued.

Just for today
I accept responsibility for my life and my recovery.

The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014.

The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.