Alcohol
Alcohol is part of British life (particularly British social life) and is not generally considered harmful in moderation. But alcohol can lead to problems.
Drinking a lot of alcohol can be bad for your health - Drinking can also lead to other crimes
- Drinking and driving results in 11 deaths a week
- Drunkenness can lead to disorder and violence, both in public and at home
Did you know...?
There are 50 times more deaths from drinking every year than there are deaths from illegal drugs
Alcohol and young people
- It is illegal to buy alcohol if you are under 18 and drinking can cause health problems in young people
- But there is a lot of social pressure to drink
- Discuss drinking with your children, but be aware that they will see you as a role model too
- Try to set a good example with how you use alcohol
For more information:
The Alcohol Concern website
Brake
Drinkaware
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