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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
More 999 alcohol calls for London in August than at Christmas
Almost 10,000 alcohol-related emergency calls to the London Ambulance Service (LAS) were made last summer, with paramedics urging people to drink service said it received more emergency calls in June, July and August individually, than it did in December during the Christmas party May and June this year have seen greater numbers for alcohol-related calls than in the previous two years, LAS service's Mark Faulkner said: "We are asking people to look after themselves and their friends. Every avoidable alcohol-related call we attend could take away from someone who might have a life-threatening condition." 'Please drink sensibly' Between June and August in London last year, LAS attended more than 9,700 alcohol-related calls and over 4,700 drug comparison, in December 2024 it received more than 2,600 alcohol-related calls and 1,100 drug-related Faulkner said: "We understand Londoners want to go out and have fun in the height of summer – particularly with the wealth of music festivals and outdoor events that London offers."August brings more alcohol-related calls than the Christmas party season so if you are enjoying the festival season, please drink sensibly."If you suspect that a friend is having a drug overdose, there are steps you can take to help to us them. This includes calling 999, telling us what they've taken and following the instructions of the 999 call-handler."There is no such thing as a reliable drug dealer. You do not know what you are taking and what it might have been mixed with. Even if you have taken the substance before, this does not mean it is safe."
South China Morning Post
31-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Drinking too much alcohol? 4 ways to have less, from smaller glasses to saying ‘Enough'
Drinking alcohol does not do your body any good – and it can become addictive. Advertisement Though we have heard the warning a thousand times, we often disregard it when there is something to celebrate or we meet up with friends – situations when, for many people, beer, wine or spirits simply seem to belong. Does the occasional hangover come with the territory? A particularly bad one could prompt you to critically examine your alcohol consumption – and perhaps try to cut down To drink less, it can help to drink differently. An awareness campaign by Germany's health ministry is suggesting four methods. 1. Start with less A good way to start is to always order the smallest quantity of an alcoholic drink in a restaurant or bar – a 0.33 litre glass of beer instead of a 0.5 litre one, or a half-pint instead of a pint, for example.
