Staying Safe
Alcohol
and
water
don't mix
Alcohol and other drugs can affect people in different ways. But alcohol is a depressant, slowing down your brain and nervous system to impact your ability to process what’s going on around you.
This means consuming alcohol and other drugs can result in:
We all have a role to play in preventing the tragic loss of life caused by drownings every year in Aotearoa New Zealand.
To avoid harm, Alcohol Healthwatch recommends not drinking before or during water activities – whether you’re at the beach, river, on the boat or in a pool.
Water Safety New Zealand works to raise awareness, educate communities, and promote preventative measures.