Parents encouraged to get drink-wise

The Dacorum Community Safety Partnership is offering a pilot course to parents and in particular young people wanting to learn more about the affects and consequences of drinking alcohol.

The first course will take place at Trefoil House in Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead on Saturday 26 July at 10am.

The course being run by Druglink aims to warn young people and their parents of the physical and psychological harms associated with alcohol and the link between alcohol and violence. It will also offer practical advice on the unit content of alcohol.

The sessions will be delivered to parents and their children simultaneously in different rooms. Both groups will then be brought together to discuss the consequences and establish a more responsible relationship.

Sue Green, Harm Minimisation Manager from Druglink said 'Druglink as part of the Dacorum Community Safety partnership recognises that providing educational information is critical in reducing the significant risk of alcohol to young people. We welcome anyone on the course who is concerned about alcohol, or parents who need support in managing their child's alcohol consumption.'

To book a place on the free course call Sue Green on 01923 260733 or e-mail sue.green@druglink.ltd.uk Be sure to book your place soon as spaces are limited, further courses will be run throughout the year.

Dacorum's Community Safety Partnership - including Dacorum Borough Council, Hertfordshire Constabulary, the Primary Healthcare Trust, Herts County Council and the Fire and Rescue Service - aims to make Dacorum even safer and more pleasant and to provide a background where people, communities and businesses can flourish.

July 2008