April 2025: International Alcohol Awareness Month

Many people use alcohol in a way that creates challenges in their lives and/or puts their health and safety at risk. International Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to evaluate your relationship with alcohol, and to determine a path forward should there be a need for change.

Although each person is different, below are some general warning signs and symptoms that may indicate problem drinking:

Physical responses: Withdrawal from alcohol (such as shakiness, sweating, and palpitations) as well as increased tolerance to alcohol (needing more to achieve the same effect).
Urgency: Compulsive need to begin drinking, as well as difficulty stopping (especially in the face of consequences or intentions to stop).
Preoccupation: Having trouble focusing on things other than drinking alcohol.
Neglectfulness: Neglecting duties and responsibilities as the result of drinking.
Harmful/Risky Behaviors: Engaging in behaviors that are threatening to self and/or others as the result of drinking alcohol.

If you are concerned about alcohol use, complete an online screening by clicking here.

When a pattern of problem drinking is established, or a diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder is given by a licensed professional, intervention is often needed to help bring about change. While millions across the US and Canada (including construction workers) are negatively impacted by problem alcohol use each other, life-saving resources are available. BAC MAP stands in support of members who may need help for challenges related to alcohol use. If you or a loved one are in need, please contact 1-833-MAP-TALK for confidential help.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. You may also obtain immediate 24/7 help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.