If you want to know more about alcohol issues, or are worried about your own or your child's drinking, then there are people who can help. You could also talk to your doctor who can refer you to appropriate local organisations or counselling services. The following links offer more information.
ADFAM
Provides information and advice for families of alcohol and drug users. The website has a list of local family support services.
Tel: 020 7928 889
Alcohol Concern
Main website offers general information about alcohol and can help put you in touch with your nearest alcohol advice centre in England and Wales. The 'How's your drink?' site is designed to help people work out whether they're drinking too much, and how to tackle the issue. The 'Down your drink' site helps adults to develop safer drinking habits.
Tel: 020 7928 7377
Alcohol Focus Scotland
Scotland's national voluntary organisation, which provides information and advice on responsible drinking.
Tel: 0141 572 6700
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Don't Do Drunk
Website developed by the Portman Group highlighting the dangers of excessive drinking, particularly for young women.
Drink Aware
Website developed by the Portman Group offering general information and advice about alcohol issues, including a drinks 'unit calculator'
Drinkline
If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence. They can put you in touch with your local alcohol advice centre for help and advice.
Tel: 0800 917 8282 (24 hours a day helpline)
Health Development Agency
Websites offering health information for young people, including advice about alcohol issues.
For 14-16s: www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
For 11-14s: www.lifebytes.gov.uk
Parentline Plus
Offers support and information for anyone parenting a child, and runs parenting courses.
Tel: 0808 800 2222
