Welcome to HELPP's Alcohol Awareness Information Section
Most of us drink sensibly. But alcohol related health problems continue to rise in Scotland. Use this page to learn more about your drinking, the units you consume and where you can find help and advice.
Click here to try out an easy to use unit calculator for your favourite drink
Do you live with the worry of someone else's drinking? Are you struggling to cope? Come along to a new group that aims to support families affected by alcohol. Meets every Tuesday in Dalkeith starting 9 October 2007, 6.30pm to 8pm. Dealing with the problems of alcohol is one of the hardest things for a family to do. This group aims to build confidence and provide information, understanding and support. For more infomation call Gina on 0131 271 3469 or click here to download more details.
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DRINKLINE - Worried about your own drinking or someone else's drinking?
*** Call 0800 917 8282 (open 24 hours) ***
USEFUL LINKS:
MDAAT - Midlothian Drug and Alcohol Action Team - Email mdaat.enquiries@midlothian.gov.uk
Phone 0131 271 3724
Take the Quiz - Alcohol Awareness Quiz
Drinkaware - Respect Alcohol, Respect Yourself! Find out more about alcohol and how to be aware
Alcoholics Anonymous - Information on the worldwide work of alcoholics anonymous
Alcohol Focus Scotland - A voluntary organisation committed to improving quality of life by tackling Scotland's drinking culture
Do you drink too much? Can you cut down? - Down Your Drink can offer free, confidential advice and programmes to curb your drinking
Young Drinkers - Know Your Limits - advice for young adults about having a good time but drinking sensibly!
Drinking during pregancy - free access to information about drinking during pregnancy
Need someone to talk to? Try Frank - free advice for young people and their parents/carers
SAADAT - The umbrella organisation for all of Scotland's drug and alcohol action teams
BBC Health: Addictions - information on living and coping with all types of addiction
LIBRA, Women and Alcohol - An Edinburgh based voluntary organisation that helps women concerned by their drinking to regain balance in their lives
ADDACTION - The UK's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity
Are you dealing with an addiction - Watch a new video of footballers and cricketers talking about dealing with addictions: part of the Professional Cricketers Association new scheme to help people cope with addictions.
Contact HELPP on 0131 660 5055 or Email info@helpp.org.uk