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23.01.2022 More on the no-lo (no or low alcohol) trend

22.01.2022 It can be easy to reach for a drink during stressful times, and sometimes this is simply what our culture has taught us to do. We hope that these drinks bring a refreshing change!

21.01.2022 The WA Mental Health Commission needs your help to address the gaps in the delivery/resourcing of alcohol and other drug crisis intervention. Please fill out this short survey to help make a difference in WA!

20.01.2022 Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Wear your red shoes to support and raise awareness about the dangers alcohol can have in pregancy #redshoesrock The safest choice is not to drink alcohol when planning pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding.... #FASD #FASDawareness #FASDAwarenessDay #FASDAwarenessMonth

17.01.2022 Yay for the weekend Do you usually look forward to a drink at the end of the week? Why not try this delicious non-alcoholic Raspberry Mojito instead, while you pop your feet up and unwind with a good book or movie.

16.01.2022 Can you guess what we are up to? Keep an eye on our page over the next month to join our competition when it is announced Hope you are all staying safe & well.

15.01.2022 We have a winner!! Congratulations May Doncon. Please send us a message to arrange collection of your Soda Stream. Thanks for taking part everyone

13.01.2022 Was awesome having our first in person meeting (with social distancing)! And LOVING our new shirts. Thanks Etiko Fairtrade! Looking forward to what we have planned for the next 6 months

13.01.2022 Ladies! Did your partner support you during your pregnancy by giving up alcohol? Research shows that pregnant woman are more likely to have an alcohol-free pregnancy if their partners support them by not drinking, which is good for mum, bub and the whole family! Give your partner a shout-out if they gave up the booze for your pregnancy!

12.01.2022 Iso-blues got you drinking every day? | via Hack on triple j

11.01.2022 Awesome work #staysafe

10.01.2022 Challenge yourself to 31 days dry, or this year, have a Dry(ish) July and choose 21 or 14 days dry. No matter how long you choose to go dry for, you'll be raising vital funds for people affected by cancer.

09.01.2022 What an effort

06.01.2022 Question & Answer time! Q- How can you tell if someone you know may be using methamphetamines? A- It can be hard to recognise that someone you know may be using methamphetamines. Some common signs and changes you might see include: ... Relationship problems Trouble with the police Changes to eating patterns Reduced interaction with family Sleep disturbance Sudden change of friends Mood swings Unexplained need for money Explosive outbursts Declining school/work performance. If you need help on how to talk to someone about their methamphetamine use call the Alcohol and Drug Support Line 1800 198 024 or the Parent and Family Support Line 1800 653 203.

06.01.2022 Have you been over-doing the alcohol during this isolation time? Why not make this lovely and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. With many of us staying at home more, it's a great alternative to alcohol, and something different we can try. Have it on one of your alcohol-free days or in between alcoholic beverages to reduce your alcohol intake. You will feel so much better for it!

05.01.2022 Do you want to reduce your alcohol intake? Have a few days alcohol-free each week and drink no more than 2 standard drinks on any day to reduce your risk of alcohol-caused disease. A great way to reduce your alcohol intake it try making a non-alcoholic beverage. You might already have the ingredients for this delicious cucumber, basil and lemon sparkle.

05.01.2022 TIME TO WIN!! This sleek black Soda Stream might just help you to get creative with some non alcoholic drinks in your own home! All you have to do is upload a picture of a mocktail that you have made (scroll down for a few ideas from us) and tag us in your post! ... Please ensure that you ‘like’ the LDAG Geraldton page to be eligible to win. The Geraldton LDAG team will select the most delicious looking mocktail on Friday 19th June at 6.30 pm. Good luck!

05.01.2022 Congrats to our super dedicated LDAG’s Celeste and Dane. Caleb is a beautiful new addition to this world

03.01.2022 Question and Answer time! Q- What are amphetamines? A- Amphetamines are a group of drugs known as stimulants that increase the speed of messages travelling to and from the brain and the body. They can be legal or illegal. ... There are many slang names for amphetamines including speed, goey, ice, whizz, dexies, crystal, meth, uppers and base.

02.01.2022 Happy Friday! Can you guess what we are excited to be working on at the moment?

02.01.2022 Another delicious idea to try!

01.01.2022 Dads & Dads-to-be! Did you support your partner during her pregnancy by giving up alcohol? If so, we want to hear from you!