Dorset drugs and alcohol advisory charity offers New Year's Eve advice
WithYou say it can be a challenging time for people battling addiction
A drug and alcohol advisory service in Dorset's told us New Year’s Eve can be a challenging time for those trying to ‘maintain their sobriety’.
WithYou support people in Bournemouth, Chritchurch and Poole,
Their spokesperson Ryan McCormack is encouraging people to set boundaries and to let other people know what those boundaries are.
He said: "If you set the intention and you involve people in that decision, 9 times out of 10 people are going to be supportive.
"Some situations are high risk for a person. So if going to a particular pub doesn't work out for them, you could choose a different venue."
Ryan says people who feel isolated and don't have a good support structure can also use alcohol as a way of coping.
But it can also pose a problem for people who do have family around them, as Ryan explains.
"It can be a difficult decision for them, if they have to make a choice between their sobriety and being with family and friends."
WithYou has also issued some safety advice for partygoers this New Year, and that is to make sure you don't leave your drink unattended and not to accept a lift home from a stranger.