Useful links for professionals

National organisations

Alcohol Focus Scotland

Scottish charity dedicated to raising awareness of, and reducing the significant health and social harm caused by, alcohol.

0141 572 6700 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

Alcohol Information Scotland

Provides a wide range of information on alcohol for Scotland. This includes statistics, research, publications, key policy documents and practice guidelines as well as links to useful websites.

www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org

Alcohol Learning Centre

Provide online resources and learning for commissioners, planners and practitioners working to reduce alcohol-related harm.

www.alcohollearningcentre.org.uk

Balance North East   

The North East of England’s Alcohol Office - and the first of its kind in the UK. It seeks to inspire changes in the way we think about and drink alcohol in order to encourage people to enjoy a good time but reduce their consumption.

www.balancenortheast.co.uk

Drug Education Forum

Forum of national organisations committed to improving the practice and profile of drug education in England.

020 7739 8494 www.drugeducationforum.com

Drugs Alcohol Info: Health Promotion Agency

Information provided within a Northern Ireland context about alcohol and drugs, their effects, the law, prevalence and an Northern Ireland directory of services.

028 9031 1611 www.drugsalcohol.info

Eastern Drugs & Alcohol Co-ordination team

A multi-agency partnership with responsibility for implementing the New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs for Northern Ireland at a local level.

028 9027 9398 www.edact.org

Institute of Alcohol Studies

Independent organisation with the broad aim of increasing awareness of alcohol related issues in society. Provide factsheets, reports and UK alcohol data map.

0207 222 4001 www.ias.org.uk

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)

Information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents and people concerned with their welfare through a free and confidential telephone and email helpline.

Helpline: 0800 358 3456    helpline@nacoa.org.uk      www.nacoa.org.uk

Websites

Some good youth-friendly websites offering advice on alcohol which you can direct the young people you work with to for further information:

The Site – www.thesite.org

Talk to Frank – www.talktofrank.com

YoungMinds – www.youngminds.org.uk

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