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@HAGA_alcohol Lovely speaking to you all virtually - thanks for listening - check out http://t.co/YXnzA0GEe6 for more info. Night!

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@HAGA_alcohol Indeed never a dull moment!

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@HAGA_alcohol As per the previous question - may be this one will go global :) #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol The process is completely in the control of the user and it reduces the stigma we have previously discussed. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol It is confidential and substantially more anonymous. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol It uses good evidence and offers a service to a new cohort of people who often have not previously engaged. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol …to understand the drivers to their drinking and develop coping strategies. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol The project offers people the opportunity to talk to a worker online and engage in a process…#HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol … plus the lack of a strong voice in our sector, has meant that we look farther afield these days. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol But I think that times have changed us & the need to spread the word on what we think treatment 'can' look like…#HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol We set up to be, and remain focussed on, supporting people with alcohol related problems in our own borough. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol We definitely have online services that are very widely available. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol Haha. There's something aspirational in that! #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol To be valued is essential for all of us. The government should promote that big time. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol …is the support and approval of the community in which they live and work. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol As communities we must stand up and recognise that a big driver for people to overcome their alcohol problem…#HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol Support treatment services. Utilise local support/action. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol Carry through some of the proposed sanctions on the industry like minimum pricing. #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol Be more consistent! #HAGAGail

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@HAGA_alcohol …without having to go to a traditional treatment centre. #HAGAGail