Safer Maynooth

Low or No Alcohol Challenge Steven Joyce The aim of SAFER Maynooth is to create awareness of and where possible reductions in rates of problem drinking, underage drinking and alcohol-related harm.

To date plans have focused on several strategies including raising awareness in schools, policing safety measures at underage events, providing alternate alcohol-free activities, as well as actions aimed at reducing consumption in public areas and, promoting alcohol reduction measures and safer socializing. The Covid pandemic has resulted in plenty of changes creating a new normal for many, for some this normal has meant a reduction in alcohol use and for others it has led to an increase in use, as we prepare to move out of the crisis, and with 2021 on the horizon SAFER Maynooth are seeking volunteers for our Low or No Alcohol Challenge, whether it’s a Dry January or a Fewer February, if you have a couple of glasses of vino in the evening, or a couple of G&Ts, or even a few to a few too many beers, we would like to hear from you, especially if you are up for taking part in a Low or No Alcohol free challenge.

The Covid pandemic has resulted “ in plenty of changes creating a new normal for many...” The alcohol will be replaced with a “ mixture of challenges and activities supported by motivating leaders... with plenty of Dry Humour as we go along.”

The alcohol will be replaced with a mixture of challenges and activities supported by motivating leaders who will introduce you to tips and techniques to support your challenge, with plenty of Dry Humour as we go along. Anyone with an interest in getting involved or finding out more can do so in confidence by contacting devworker@swrdatf.ie put Low or No

Alcohol Free Challenge in the Subject line. The SAFER Maynooth name is taken from the World Health Organisation acronym for five high impact strategic actions on reducing alcohol harm • Strengthen restrictions on alcohol availability. • Advance and enforce drink driving countermeasures. • Facilitate access to screening, brief interventions, and treatment. • Enforce bans or comprehensive restrictions on alcohol advertising, sponsorship, and promotion. • Raise prices on alcohol through excise taxes and pricing policies.