In this module we look at how smoking and alcohol can have a negative impact on health – and how to make changes to improve your health.
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Understand the current guidelines for drinking and smoking
- Have an increased awareness of your pattern of drinking and smoking
- Be able to implement change in your drinking and smoking habits
- Know where to seek help
Take a look at the full range of modules in the Workplace Wellbeing Programme.
Why does smoking and alcohol affect our health?
Smokers are 33% more likely to miss work than non-smokers (The University of Nottingham).
The North East suffers disproportionately from alcohol harm with the highest rates of alcohol-related hospital admissions and alcohol-specific deaths in England.
Alcohol harm to the North East is hitting front line public services and employers with a bill of nearly £1.5 billion a year (Institute of Alcohol Studies)
Stopping smoking and reducing our alcohol intake will offer significant benefits to both physical and mental health.
We will experience increased energy levels, improved mood and help us live a longer and healthier life.
“The effects of alcohol and smoking cost the NHS
£6.1 billion per year.”
NHS
