Scotland has a reputation as a heavy drinking nation and West Dunbartonshire is no different.
There are many positive things about drinking safely as part of social occasions.
Alcohol has an important but complicated place in our Scottish culture as part of community celebrations. It plays a part in most peoples' lives and is viewed favourably by many. Excess drinking is often tolerated, and at times encouraged. How often do we hear 'go on have another''one more for the road' or 'going for a bevy'etc?
Yet when behaviour due to heavy drinking becomes unacceptable the person can be blamed, excluded and considered beyond help. Intoxicated people and their behaviour in town centres and cities are becoming an increasing concern in terms of crime and fear of crime up and down the country.
Studies tell us that heavy drinking or harmful drinking is contributing to poor health and well-being amongst some people in West Dunbartonshire.
Alcohol problems are preventable - by understanding how much you are drinking and the recommended safe limits you can reduce the chance of experiencing health or other problems - now or in the future.
If you, or someone you know requires further information on the services available and how to access them please refer to the
Basic Alcohol Information.
The latest edition of alc.vol (PDF, 486Kb) also contains information on alcohol and the services available.
