Check The Facts
It’s likely that what you do know about alcohol is based on what you’ve heard or experienced, but how much of that is fact and how much is myth? We’ve worked with our panel of experts to produce a range of alcohol information and advice. So whether you want to know about the impact alcohol can have on your health or how it can affect your relationships and family, it's all here.
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What is alcohol?Learn more here about alcohol units and what goes in your drink
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Health effects of alcoholAlcohol can be linked to an array of short and long term health issues
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Alcohol and your childWhy alcohol needs to be at the forefront of every parent's mind
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Effects on your safetyKnow the dangers that can occur when alcohol’s in the equation
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Effects on relationshipsHow to stop alcohol from having a negative impact on your relationships
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Alcohol and the lawThe facts about alcohol related laws - from drink driving to buying alcohol
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Alcohol and your childPopular topic
How much is too much for under 18s to drink?
Advice for parents.
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What is alcohol?
Alcohol's ingredients and chemicals
Alcohol's ingredients and chemicals
What is alcohol? And how is it made?
Get a quick overview here
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Did you know?
Alcohol disrupts the balance of chemicals in your brain that affect your mood
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What is alcohol?
What is an alcohol unit?
What is an alcohol unit?
Our guide gives you the facts and advice on alcohol units and measures.
Find out how many units of alcohol are in your drink
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What is a unit?
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Alcohol and the law
The law on alcohol and under 18s
The law on alcohol and under 18s
As a parent it's important to have an understanding of the laws around alcohol so neither your children or yourself unknowingly break them.
Get an overview here