Alcohol Awareness Week 2026: Likewise raises awareness of the impact of alcohol
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 was once again a brilliant and busy week at Likewise, with outreach activities, training for professionals, and the sharing of powerful letters written by our clients.
Likewise held a stall in the city centre, where staff engaged with members of the public by inviting them to test their knowledge using a spinning wheel of true-or-false alcohol myths. It was a fun and interactive way to dispel some of the common misconceptions surrounding alcohol. The team also used a children’s fast-food burger toy set to demonstrate the number of calories found in alcoholic drinks, helping people to visualise the hidden calorie content of alcohol.
We also hosted a stall at Likewise, where clients could pick up leaflets on a range of topics, including what to do in an alcohol emergency and tips on cutting down on alcohol.
As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, Likewise shared heartfelt letters written by clients to alcohol. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to write and share their experiences. The letters were incredibly honest, moving, and inspiring.
To help raise awareness of the impact of alcohol, Likewise also delivered three training sessions for professionals, including two in-person sessions and one online session. The in-person training provided an in-depth look at the harms associated with alcohol and the support services available. Attendees also heard from our nurse about the impact of alcohol during pregnancy, listened to powerful lived-experience recovery stories, and took part in a Q&A session with people who have lived experience.
