Useful websites
Drinkaware Trust is supported by voluntary donations from across the drink’s industry, Drinkaware works with the drinks companies and retailers to help tackle alcohol misuse and provides information to the public about responsible drinking. The 'talking to under 18s' section aims to give parents and professionals a range of information aimed at young people about alcohol and its effects.
Drinkline is the national, free, information and advice line for people with alcohol problems and anyone concerned about alcohol misuse: 0800 917 8282.
The Drug Education Forum is the umbrella body for national organisations that deliver or support the delivery of drug education in England.
The Mentor Foundation is an international non-government not for profit organisation with a focus on the prevention of drug misuse and the promotion of health and well-being of young people.
National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is a special health authority within the NHS, established by Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England. One of the NTA's work areas focuses specifically on young people.
Talk to FRANK is a national helpline and website that aims to provide young people with the facts about drugs so they can make informed choices.
The Why Let Drink Decide? campaign is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and acts as a communication and educational tool for parents, teenagers and partners. The website is a key source of information on alcohol and also acts as a conversation starter via interactive games and parental insights.
Young Addaction is part of Addaction, a UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. The charity recognises that adult services can be either intimidating or irrelevant to younger people, so Young Addaction services are specifically for under-18s.