If you want to know more…
The following links offer more information about alcohol issues, and include organisations that can offer help to young people and their parents.
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
Offers general information about alcohol and can help put you in touch with
your nearest alcohol advice centre in England and Wales.
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
Childline
Provides confidential help and counselling for young people.
Tel: 0800 1111 (Freephone)
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
NACOA
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Offers information, advice, and fellowship to the children of problem drinkers.
Tel: 0117 924 8005 and Freephone 0800 3583456 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
NSPCC
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
The NSPCC Child Protection Helpline is a free, 24-hour service that provides information, counselling, and advice for children and young people.
Tel: 0808 800 5000 (Freephone, 24 hours a day helpline)
Textphone (for those with hearing difficulties): 0800 056 0566 (Freephone)
Parentline Plus
Offers support and information for anyone parenting a child, and runs parenting courses.
Tel: 0808 800 2222
The Portman Group
The Portman Group was set up in 1989 by the UK's leading drinks producers, and is a principal provider of responsible drinking advice in the UK. Their website offers information about alcohol and related issues.
