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

Publications

• HADP harm reduction advice (please note this resource contains outdated alcohol unit guidance).
• Big Alcohol