Although a legal drug, alcohol can have effects on health in both the long and short term. Effects can be on physical and mental health, social and economical. Alcohol is a depressant, and can make you feel calm and relaxed, and more outgoing and confident. This can make people take risks they wouldn’t normally take.
Websites
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs – Advice and support for those affected by an alcohol or drug problem of a family member
- ADAM – Another’s drinking affects me
- Adfam
- Childline (alcohol)
- I think my parents drink too much