Young Advocates

Young Advocates are college students working to create sustainable change in their communities by reducing alcohol-related harm.

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Don’t know your rep? 🤔🇺🇸

Use this link to find your California representatives today! ⤵️

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Are you interested in public health, equity, and alcohol awareness topics?

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Alcohol-free/sober curious folks—
Which #podcasts have you found helpful in your journey away from alcohol? 🎙✨

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Overconsumption of #alcohol may lead to miscalculation of risks and abilities. ⚖️🤔

This is especially true in the water! Be careful of these situations and have a #safesummer☀️

[Sheila Gilheany @SheilaGilheany]

“Alcohol is a factor in one-third of drownings and should never be consumed before any aquatic activity as it can lead to someone overestimating their ability and underestimating the risks.”

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[Alcohol Review @alcohol_review]

"Those who work 41 to 48 hours per week consume 10.4g [13ml] more pure alcohol per week, on average, than those on a standard 35 to 40 hours. This rises to 17.7g [22ml] more than usual for people working 49 to 54 hours." @lode_godderis
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Check out the article for more information 💡

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CNN—Think you're OK because you only drink on weekends? Think again, study says 🤔💭

Many drinkers mistakenly believe that a moderate average level of consumption is safe, regardless of drinking pattern. ❌

📶4-5+ drinks in one night presents more health risks than 1 per night

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What are some #alcohol marketing words and phrases that raise red flags in your mind? 🚩

[Alcohol Review @alcohol_review]

"Alcohol use increased during the pandemic. One study suggests more Americans under 65 died from alcohol-related causes than covid in 2020." This could ve interesting listening. @natalie_krebs
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A study finds that alcohol-related liver disease is the primary cause of nearly 1 in 3 liver transplants, now surpassing Hepatitis C. 😧

Know the risks and make informed choices when it comes to alcohol consumption! 👍

Learn more in this article: https://t.co/MPPTk6PnmF

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Is there such thing as healthy alcohol? 🤔

The answer is no! 🚫 But you might have heard otherwise from recent alcohol advertisements. Click to learn more ⬇️

#rethinkingdrinking #alcoholfree #health #wellness #publicheath

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

The @CAgovernor announced $518.5M in funding to help address CA’s behavioral health and long-term care continuum infrastructure needs. Awardees include cities, counties, Tribal entities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. More here: https://t.co/K7XsxYEEJE.

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As the temperature heats up, remember boating under the influence 🟰 driving under the influence 🛑

#StaySafe and have a great weekend!

[Live Well San Diego @livewell_sd]

The annual Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth 2022 Healing the Community Festival is 6/18! The event will have health and wellness vendors, small business vendors, giveaways, and more! For more information visit https://t.co/Ihaf98w8Fl

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If yes, share in the replies below how alcohol impacts your #sleep! ⬇️

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Is your sleep negatively affected by #alcohol? 😴

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What piece of information led to a shift in your relationship with #alcohol? 💭

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Check out this insightful Union Tribune op-ed written by @AlcoholPanel_SD Sector Leader Billie Simmons! ✨📰

Pastor Simmons discusses the complex history between alcohol and African American communities.

What does #Juneteenth mean to you? Comment below⤵️

[San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion @sdutOpinion]

What does Juneteenth mean to you? https://t.co/QgM9EscxaO

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What does Juneteenth mean to you? https://t.co/QgM9EscxaO

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🚨Resource alert! 🚨

Looking to get involved with local SD coalitions? We’ve got you covered! 🙌

Check out @IPS_SouthBay @IPSEastCounty @SBY4C for more information ✨