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What can you do to #StopSoberShaming? 🟠Don’t question people when they tell you they’re not drinking 🟠Be aware of your own comments around non-drinking and sobriety 🟠Join in with not drinking - show solidarity! Find out more about sober shaming: alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/c…

It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023 and this year theme “Creating Hope Through Action” is a call on all us to play our part by giving hope to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, fighting stigma and creating awareness @MOHmentalhealth @HospitalMathari

I'm staying sober today so I don't ruin my future. Why're you staying sober today? #sober #sobriety #recoveryposse

Ajali nyingi katika barabara zetu zinasababishwa na kutozingatia speed limits. Dereva wote wazingatie sheria ilikuokoa maisha yao na abiria wao. #DereSmart #UsalamaBarabarani @ntsa_kenya

El Salvador: Number of People Going Alcohol-Free Quadruples The latest data gathered by the Ministry of Health in El Salvador shows that there is a fourfold increase in the number of people who prefer going alcohol-free. movendi.ngo/news/2023/09/0…

Alcohol marketing leads young people to drink more, and to drink at an earlier age, exposing them to significant harm. Other legal products that have health risks, such as cigarettes, are subject to marketing restrictions. A comparable approach should be given to alcohol.

Marijuana is NOT Safer Than Alcohol! • Marijuana binds to cannabinoid receptors throughout the brain and body and alter their functions, but there are no alcohol receptors. • Alcohol leaves the body in days, but marijuana takes weeks. • Psychosis associated with marijuana can happen at first use and happens at a younger age. – Psychiatric Times #JustSayKNOW JustSayKNOW.org

🌟 The countdown begins! T-minus 3 Days until the most electrifying Africa X chat on "SUICIDE PREVENTION - CREATE HOPE THROUGH ACTION." Are you part of the bandwagon? No? What are you waiting for? Monday, from 10-11AM here on X #TufungukeAfrica #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth

"Scotland would do well to follow Ireland’s lead and be bold in its efforts to tackle the proliferation of alcohol marketing." A clear explanation of the harm of alcohol marketing from @GillianMacMSP. And the same could be said for the UK govt. @SHAAPAlcohol @AlcoholFocus

Be Heard. #ActOnNCDs NCDs account for 41 million⚰️global deaths annually. Let's empower those living with NCDs by ensuring their active participation in governance, policies, programs, & services. #UHC #TuongeeNCDs @DDrnjenga @ncdalliance @WHO @MOH_Kenya @zippyali @youngunsweet

Happy International Women's Day. 🙂

Happy International Women's Day!! Celebrating all #women; we see you and appreciate you. #InternationalWomensDay #genderequality #genderjustice #womenempowerment #women #endalcoholviolence #protectwomensrights

📣Out now The Alcohol Issues Newsletter - Week 6 👉🏼movendi.ngo/news/2021/02/1… Carefully curated #alcoholpolicy news, a latest science digest, new Big Alcohol revelations & a Special Feature to keep you in the know about the most important #alcoholissues of week 6.

🚭 Don't use #tobacco 🏊‍♂️ Exercise regularly 🍅 Eat healthy foods ☀️ Avoid strong sunlight for prolonged periods 🥃 Drink less #alcohol @WHO @MOH_Kenya @KETCA254 @ACPN_KENYA @NCDAK #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #REPLACEtransfat #TobaccoControl #AlcoholControl #SSBsTax #ActOnNCDs

Alcohol consumption: A leading risk factor for cancer. Good read: movendi.ngo/science-digest… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK @EAAPA09 @NACADAKenya @IOGT_EA @WHOKenya @IILAinfo @bluecrosskisumu @scadkenya @KenyaGirlGuides @MOH_Kenya

Cancer deaths are a global public health crisis. For breast cancer globally, alcohol is the single biggest risk factor. In total, alcohol-related cancer causes 650,000 deaths every year. bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK @WHOKenya @IOGT_EA

The dose–effect relationship between alcohol and cancer is clear: the higher the alcohol consumption, the higher the risk of cancer. The reverse is also true: reduction in alcohol consumption reduces the risk of alcohol-linked cancer. #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK

Evidence shows that increasing awareness of alcohol’s cancer risks leads to support for alcohol prevention and control measures-in turn leading to reductions in cancer mortality. bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK @WHOKenya @NACADAKenya @MOH_Kenya

FACT: Existing studies show that a large part of the alcohol-related cancer burden originates from light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially among women. movendi.ngo/science-digest… @NCDAK @WHOKenya #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill