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Please visit Drinkaware's new site for under 18's: www.truthaboutbooze.com

For information about The Drinkaware Trust or to order publications, please visit www.drinkawaretrust.org.uk

 

Here are some other organisations with helpful websites, and their contact numbers.

Addaction

UK wide  treatment agency, helping individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of  drug and alcohol  misuse.

www.addaction.org.uk

ADFAM

Information and advice for families of alcohol and drug users. The website has a list of local family support services.

Call 020 7553 7640 or visit www.adfam.org.uk

Al-Anon

Al-Anon is world wide and offers support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.

Confidential Helpline 0207 40 30 888 open 10 am - 10pm or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcohol Concern

The national agency on alcohol misuse for England and Wales.

General information about alcohol, and can help put you in touch with your nearest alcohol advice centre.

Call 020 7928 7377 or visit www.alcoholconcern.org.uk  

Alcohol Focus Scotland

Scotland's national voluntary organisation. Provides information and advice on responsible drinking.

Call 0141 572 6700 or visit www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

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.

Call 0800 917 8282 (open 24 hours)

Drinksafely

The Drinksafely website covers both the positive and negative health aspects of alcohol.

The website contains the DRINKULATOR traffic light drink calculator, which allows you to check if your drinking puts you at risk.

www.liverinfo.org.uk 

Family Planning Association

fpa (Family Planning Association) is the UK's leading sexual health charity. Their website has a wide range of high quality, up-to-date information on sexual health issues including contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy choices, abortion and planning a pregnancy.

www.fpa.org.uk

Health Development Agency

Health information websites for young people.

www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
www.lifebytes.gov.uk

Know Your Limits

Aimed at young adults, Know Your Limits provides advice and information about how to enjoy a great time out without drinking too much, and having to face the consequences.

www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk

National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

This organisation offers a helpline, newsletter, information and we run a support group for families.

www.nofas-uk.org

Parentline Plus

A freephone helpline, and also runs parenting courses.

Call 0808 800 2222 or visit www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Talk to Frank

National drugs awareness site for young people and parents/carers.

www.talktofrank.com