Directory of Alcohol Resources

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Alcohol is a chemical which affects the brain causing disinhibition and sedation. Although used as a social lubricant in many societies, the overuse or abuse of alcohol can cause health and social problems.

Subcategories

• Alcoholics Anonymous

Resources in This Category

• ACA UK

  http://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/
  Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous programme offering meetings, events in the UK and help. Includes downloads and literature.

• Alcohol and Alcoholism

  http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/
  Journal published by th Medical Council on Alcoholism. Summaries and full text articles available online.

• Alcohol Concern

  http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/
  National voluntary agency and a UK charity. Small amount of online information provided.

• Alcohol Education and Research Council

  http://www.aerc.org.uk/
  Administers the Alcohol Education and Research Fund, which finances projects within the UK for education and research and to help those with drinking problems. Provides information on the AERC, its activities and details of how to apply for grants.

• Alcohol Focus Scotland

  http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
  A national charity working to reduce alcohol harm. Offers online chat resources, facts and figures and details of how to get help.

• Alcohol Problems Advisory Service

  http://www.apas.org.uk/
  Offer advice and counselling on alcohol and other drug misuse as well as a range of other services. FAQ and information on the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.

• Drinkaware

  https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
  Set up to help reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. View advice sections, facts and campaign details.

• Drinksense

  http://www.drinksense.org/
  Charity providing counselling, information and support for people with alcohol-related problems, their carers and families. Based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

• FAS Aware UK

  http://fasaware.co.uk/
  Set up to highlight the problems of alcohol in pregnancy with details of the risks to your unborn baby. Includes leaflets and posters.

• Institute of Alcohol Studies

  http://www.ias.org.uk/
  Organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom Temperance Alliance. Provides a range of fact sheets about the use of alcohol.

• Medical Council on Alcoholism

  http://www.m-c-a.org.uk/
  A UK charity providing education to medical and allied professions about the effects of alcohol upon health.

• Rehab 4 Alcoholism

  http://www.rehab4alcoholism.com/
  Provides detox and counselling services for people suffering from alcoholism throughout the United Kingdom. Includes admission details and aftercare resources.

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