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Talking to your child about teenage issues

Starting conversations about alcohol and sex early will help your child when they reach their teenage years.

 
Alcohol and pregnancy

Alcohol and pregnancy

If you're pregnant a major factor to consider is how alcohol will affect you and your developing baby.

 
What young people really think about alcohol

What young people really think about alcohol

We uncovered some surprising truths during a comprehensive study into underage drinking.

 
Foetal Alcohol Ayndrome (FAS)

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

How a mum to be’s drinking can affect her baby’s growth and development.

 
Alcohol and early pregnancy

Alcohol and early pregnancy

Avoiding alcohol is best for your bump, but how do you ensure your secret doesn’t slip out?

 
Alcohol and breastfeeding

Alcohol and breastfeeding

We ask the experts whether it's safe to drink while breastfeeding.

 
Do parents leave it too late to talk to their children about alcohol?

Alcohol and young people: Drinkaware and The Guardian investigate

We join forces with the Guardian and a number of experts to discuss the big issues.

 
Parents of older children

Parents of older children

Read these tips and advice to help you decide on the approach that's right for you when it's comes to talking to your children about alcohol.

 
Empty nesters

Empty nesters

As your family grows up and leaves home, you may find yourself shifting into a new phase in your life.

 
 
 

Understanding unit guidelines

You should not regularly exceed…

The government advises that women should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 2–3 units, or…

  • 3 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.3 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.3 pints of 4% lager

The government advises that men should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3–4 units, or…

  • 4 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.7 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.7 pints of 4% lager
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