Know your score quiz, dependence risk score - video transcript for Rupert Symons

This is the transcript for the video that is part of the results of the know your score quiz.

A short video presentation by Rupert Symons, Recovery Worker at Forward Trust. Rupert will tell you your score, and talk about the risks associated with your current level of drinking.

Rupert: “Hi. Your score indicates a dependence on alcohol.

This score means that you are drinking at a level that is damaging your health and you should seek help.

You may already be experiencing problems in areas of your life such as ill health, problems with your relationships and money issues. These are likely to get worse if you don't make changes now. You may even have tried before to cut down but the complications of life can get in the way. Help is available.

You may need medical assistance to address your drinking along with professional help to make positive long-term changes to your lifestyle and avoid further harm.

As you are drinking at these levels, we strongly recommend that you get professional advice before you stop, as stopping drinking suddenly could be dangerous for you.

Please contact your local GP or alcohol support service to get the judgement-free support you will benefit from. Thousands of people successfully reduce their alcohol use every year and I'm sure you will be able to do the same.”

The final frame of the video is the animated Know Your Score logo over the web address for further details: kent.gov.uk/knowyourscore