Alcohol

Alcohol can have a great effect and can have adverse effects. You should know how it affects on your body, how to drink safely and how to not form bad patterns.

Find out more by choosing a section below

  • Managing peer pressure to drink

    If you don't want to drink, or have that one more, you shouldn't have to. Here are some tips to manage peer pressure to drink.

  • Alcohol

    Information and advice on alcohol, its effects, and what to do if you think drinking’s a problem for you or someone you know.

  • Binge-drinking

    Binge-drinking means drinking heavily over a short period of time, or drinking continuously over a number of days or weeks.

  • Drink driving

    Alcohol seriously impairs your awareness, your ability to react quickly, make good judgements, and drive as well as you might normally.

  • Drink spiking

    Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be spiked, and it can happen at clubs, bars and at parties.

  • Low-risk drinking

    It's possible to drink at a level which is less risky for you, while still having fun.

  • Becoming a problem?

    If you're worried about your drinking, or think it's getting in the way of day-to-day life, there's loads of support available