Social Media Posts for National Alcohol Screening Day (April 11) and Alcohol Awareness Month
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- Do you feel guilty after drinking too much? Do you fail to do what is expected of you because of drinking? Do friends suggest your drinking might be a problem? Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org and test your drinking IQ.
- You don’t need to have an “alcohol problem” to have a problem with alcohol. Answer a brief assessment at www.DrinkingIQ.org and see if you are drinking in risky or dangerous ways.
- Drink, drank, drunk. It doesn’t take much to go from one extreme to the other. Find out if your drinking is a problem at www.DrinkingIQ.org
- Trying to keep up with the boys? Don’t. Learn how alcohol affects women. http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/resources/a-womans-health-issue-alcohol.aspx
- Think you're a funny drunk? Check out the videos on That Guy and you might change your mind. http://thatguy.com/multimedia/watch-videos.php
- Check out a past Pentagon Channel story about alcohol awareness featuring the www.DrinkingIQ.org campaign. Watch the video at http://bit.ly/14ogkym.
- Have you ever had this conversation about alcohol with a friend or battle buddy? It’s not easy but it is important. http://bit.ly/XGRAdn
- When it comes to drinking, small changes can make a big difference. Check out tips on cutting back on your drinking at http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/resources/tips-for-cutting-down-drinking.asp
- There has been a lot of discussion lately as to whether or not it is safe to drink while you are pregnant? Get the facts. http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/resources/drinking-and-your-pregnancy.aspx
- If you have a family member who has an alcohol problem, are you more likely to have one? Find out. http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/resources/a-family-history-of-alcoholism.aspx
- Research shows that one in three depressed people also suffer from some form of substance abuse or dependence. You can take an alcohol or depression screening online at www.DrinkingIQ.org.
- If you are concerned about your alcohol use, here are some great tips for cutting back. http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/resources/tips-for-cutting-down-drinking.aspx
- True or False: Those with a higher alcohol tolerance need more alcohol to get drunk. False. Take a survey about your own drinking habits at www.DrinkingIQ.org and learn more facts.
- Is that buzz making your life a blur? Check out www.DrinkingIQ.org to find out if alcohol is a problem in your life.
- Do you drink to keep anxiety or PTSD symptoms away? You’re not alone. See if you are using alcohol to self-medicate at www.DrinkingIQ.org.
- Drink today and be impaired tomorrow. Even moderate alcohol consumption can impact your reflexes for up to 18 hours. Is drinking a problem for you? Go to www.DrinkingIQ.org to see.
- The doctor is in! Check out our Video Doctor program and see the benefits of taking a vacation from drinking. https://www.militarymentalhealth.org/blog/2012/04/video-doctor-the-latest-tool-in-alcohol-awareness/
- What exactly is "alcohol abuse"? Who has a problem? Check out everything you want to know about alcohol use in the military with this cool infographic. https://www.militarymentalhealth.org/blog/2012/04/what-exactly-is-alcohol-abuse-who-has-a-problem/.
- Puking through your nose hurts! Read this and other reasons not to drink too much and be “That Guy.” https://www.militarymentalhealth.org/blog/2012/04/dont-be-that-guy/
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Is picking up the bottle putting you down? #Alcohol is a depressant. Test your #DrinkingIQ @ www.DrinkingIQ.org
Individuals with the same weight, but different muscle builds will differ in their BAC. #DrinkingIQ Test yours @ www.DrinkingIQ.org
True or false? A man & woman same height and weight can drink the same and have the same effects. Test your #DrinkingIQ @ www.DrinkingIQ.org
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Do you drink to relieve stress? You’re not alone. Find out if your drinking is making things worse @www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ
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Do those you love wish you’d quit drinking? Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ
The cost of alcohol abuse is MORE than just your bar tab. Alcohol affects your mind, body, relationships and career www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ
The effects of alcohol go way beyond a hangover. Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org to see if your drinking is a problem. #DrinkingIQ
Forget what you do & say while drinking? If so, don’t be a fool. Go 2 www.ThatGuy.com & see how dummy drinking hurts your ego
This is one test you don’t want to fail. www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ
You would be surprised to know what counts as a standard drink? Find out: http://ow.ly/4gCv2 #DrinkingIQ
Can you inherit an alcohol problem? Find out: http://ow.ly/4gCFA #DrinkingIQ
What’s your Drinking IQ? Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org and find out. #DrinkingIQ
Could you be picking up the bottle to deal with your problems? Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org and find out. #DrinkingIQ
Alcoholism is a factor in about 30 percent of all completed suicides (AFSP). #DrinkingIQ
When it comes to drinking small changes can make a big difference. Check out tips for cutting back http://ow.ly/4quOh #DrinkingIQ
Think you're a funny drunk? Check out these videos and you might change your mind http://ow.ly/4gNNs #DrinkingIQ
Do you need to rethink your drinking? Find out at www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ
How could popping a few pills and drinking be bad? Find out here http://ow.ly/4gO70 #DrinkingIQ
Determining if you or a loved one has an alcohol problem isn’t easy, but visiting www.DrinkingIQ.org is a good place to start.
How do you score? Visit www.DrinkingIQ.org and see how you size up. #DrinkingIQ
When it comes to drinking, you don’t need to be a genius to make smart choices. Go to www.DrinkingIQ.org & size things up. #DrinkingIQ
When you go out, does 1 drink become 3 & 3 become 6 or more? at www.DrinkingIQ.org #DrinkingIQ