Many young people are ruining or risking their lives with heavy drinking. But there's help for anyone trying to cope with the effects of living with alcohol.
Drinkline provides advice and information for people with alcohol problems, their family and friends and those who would like to find out about safe limits. Phone them on 0800 917 8282 (free & open 24 hours a day every day of the year).
For sensible information on drinking, the effects of alcohol and what happens when you binge, go to www.thesite.org.
Drinkaware is an online site which gives useful information about alcohol and drinking, from fascinating facts to practical tips, to suit all kinds of people and occasions.
Down Your Drink is designed to help you work out whether you're drinking too much, and if so, what you can do about it. Note, however, that access to the whole site is currently restricted to those people consenting to take part in a randomised controlled trial by University College London Medical School.
Get Connected is a free helpline and email service helping young people find the best support whatever their problem. It's especially good for anyone thinking of running away or leaving home, or for anyone who has left home already. Call 0808 808 4994 (free even from main mobile services, 1pm - 11pm every day). The email address is help@getconnected.org.uk.
Victim Supportline provide help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime including a violent assault. It doesn't matter when the crime took place or what type of crime it was. You might not want to involve the police but want someone to listen to how you feel. If you do want to go to the police, they can help you deal with this and can accompany you at court. Call them on 0845 30 30 900 (local rate call, Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm & Saturday,Sunday 9am - 7pm, Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm). Typetalk users should dial 18001 0845 30 30 900. You can also email them on supportline@victimsupport.org.uk.
RoadPeace can be contacted on 0845 4500 355 (local rate call, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm) for practical and emotional support for people who have suffered injury or bereavement in a road crash. They can also offer advice on rights, choosing a lawyer and referrals to lawyers.
SCARD (Support and Care After Road Death and Injury) provide emotional and practical support for those bereaved, injured or otherwise affected by road death injury. Call their helpline 0845 123 5542 (local rate, 9am to 9pm every day of the year) or email info@scard.org.uk.
Alcoholics Anonymous run free self-help groups for people who are alcoholics. You may have heard of their 12-step recovery programme which you can find out about by calling Alcoholics Anonymous on 0845 769 7555 (local rate, opening times may vary in some areas). If you go to their website you'll find a full list of available meetings.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) provide information, advice and support for children of alcohol dependent parents and people concerned for their welfare. Call their helpline 0800 358 3456 (free, Monday - Saturday 10am, till 7pm on Mondays & Fridays, 9pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3pm Saturdays). Your call is confidential and you don't even need to give your name. You can email helpline@nacoa.org.uk.
Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding, information and support to people concerned about the drinking of a family member. The organisation can be contacted on 020 7403 0888 (10am – 10pm every day of the year), where you'll also find out about local groups or email enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk.
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