Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource

Helping Punjabi families navigate problems with alcohol ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਸ਼ਰਾਬ ਪੀਣ ਦੇ ਰੋਗ ਲਈ ਵਸੀਲੇ

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

Head to our website (https://t.co/r7zw42VpaK) and check out “Understanding Addiction” for a more thorough overview of addiction, and what it means, biologically and socially (available in Punjabi and English)

[Frayme @Frayme_Cadre]

📣 1/3 Congrats to all the recipients selected for our Great Big Stories #SubstanceUse Grant Stream. Follow their research journeys! 👉 https://t.co/eICvbYxWDz #GBSSU

[Preet Sabharwal PsyD @PreetKSabharwal]

Still Time To Submit Proposals! 6th Annual South Asian Mental Health Conference: Save the Date & Call for Proposals, flexible deadline. @SikhYourMind @_taraki__ @SouthAsianMH @SOCHmh @desirainbow1 @asra_now_ @PCHS4U Submission Form:
https://forms.ole/txokzQYUDPaixGmC9

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

BIG congratulations to our fearless mentor @NitashaPuri! We can't wait to see where this deeply mindful, impactful, and SUPER necessary work will take us ❤️

[Fraser Health @Fraserhealth]

We are so proud of Dr. Nitasha Puri, a staff physician in the Department of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services at Fraser Health. Congratulations to Dr. Puri and her fellow award recipients.

[Baaz @BaazNewsOrg]

Baaz Podcast | @womanvinder joins @ShabdSingh this week to speak about alcohol use in the Punjabi community, how do we address issues around it, and how do we look critically at what we understand as culture

Ep. 11 - Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities

🔗https://t.co/MbcPat1GHE

[Shabd @ShabdSingh]

.@womanvinder shares a crucial study on alcohol abuse in the Punjabi diaspora by researchers at @asra_now_. The findings dispel myths about alcohol abuse among Punjabis and point to social, political, and economic factors that drive abuse as well as solutions. And more...

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

Broken Punjabi is back and we'll be chatting about "Drinking after Quarantine"

This facilitated conversation is for folks to share about how alcohol has been impacting their lives as restrictions are lifted.

sign up here: https://t.co/H5k3N4EzUZ

[SAMHAA: South Asian Mental Health @SouthAsianMH]

What is problem drinking vs. alcohol use disorder?

"Many individuals are unaware that the amount of alcoholic beverage they consume in one serving in a social setting is two to three times the amount of what is actually considered one serving."
@asra_now_

#SikhMentalHealth

[Frayme @Frayme_Cadre]

Missed out on #FRAYME2021 or want to reference what you saw? We've gathered all the workshops, presentations, plenaries, and knowledge for you to explore in our completely free, fully bilingual, and accessible ONLINE SHAREBACK! ➡️ https://t.co/i79w4eh2Lv

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

How do we create appropriate resources, have difficult conversations, and shift long-standing ideologies surrounding alcohol so we can meet those struggling where they are at in a safe and empathic manner?

[Baaz @BaazNewsOrg]

Opinion | Fight Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities By Providing Accessible Support, from @asra_now_

"When asked about resources that Punjabi community members have accessed, of those who had accessed resources, most (61.3%) did not find them helpful."

https://t.co/rJPqdS3qX3

[Baaz @BaazNewsOrg]

Opinion | Fight Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities By Providing Accessible Support, from @asra_now_

"When asked about resources that Punjabi community members have accessed, of those who had accessed resources, most (61.3%) did not find them helpful."

https://t.co/rJPqdS3qX3

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

Through a survey and interviews conducted in 2020, we learned what challenges individuals are facing regarding alcohol use and how supports have been helping or hindering community members.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/4KzoRPZgpu

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

@Lovetoteachvp @HeretoHelpBC oh no! here is an updated link: https://t.co/RRkYVB22AH

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

We wrote a piece for @HeretoHelpBC’s vision’s journal about immigrant parents and substance use.

How do we have conversations with a parent or parents who may be struggling?

Read full article here: https://t.co/DqJVLSgJfP…

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

Is it anxiety or is it alcohol withdrawal?

Scroll through and learn more:

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

It’s important to pause, reflect, and think about why you might be gravitating towards another drink.

Mindful drinking promotes just that! We see it as a part of harm reduction in which we are trying to do just that: reduce the harm that alcohol may be having on our well being.

[Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource @asra_now_]

How would you describe your drinking habits?

Globally, we live in a culture where alcohol is accepted (and sometimes even expected) which can sometimes lead to a passive relationship with alcohol.

[HeretoHelp @HeretoHelpBC]

The Responding to Feelings issue of Visions Journal is out! Read the issue or download a copy at https://t.co/VbYGPitIRe