A Clare addiction treatment centre is advising the public to drink mindfully over the festive season.
A recent Drinkaware study revealed that 55% of people who consume alcohol during the Christmas period do so to cope while 17% said they drink to get drunk.
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To encourage people to be manage their drinking more carefully, Drinkaware is encouraging people to follow the SANTA acronym which stands for Serve Food, Accurate Measuring, Non-Alcoholic, Track Your Drinking and Alcohol-Free Activities.
Deputy Manager of Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre Maedhbh Firmino da Silva Santos believes thinking critically about drinking behaviour can be a step towards a healthier relationship with the substance.
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