What do you know about alcohol?
You might think that drinking is the grown up thing to do, especially when TV programmes and ads show people drinking alcohol… maybe you want to impress your mates by drinking... Remember, it’s all Up-2-You…it's your body, your life, and your choice to drink alcohol or not but before you do, make sure you know the facts…
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Who’s counting?
The amount of alcohol in a drink can be measured in ‘units’. But how many is too many?
Click here to find out more on units and safe drinking guidelines and to check popular alcohol drinks
 
 
 
 

How alcohol can affect you
Most young people experiment with alcohol in their teens with few problems. However, many young people drink in unsafe ways. At the time it might seem like fun but what you don’t see is the damage that alcohol can do to your body.
Click here to find out how alcohol can affect the different parts of your body
 
 
 

Fact or fiction?
There are lots of rumours about alcohol – try to sort the facts from fiction!
Click here for the truth behind some common alcohol myths

 

What if someone needs help?
Someone you care about might have a problem with alcohol: they may be drinking too much, too often or be unable to stop and might need help.
Click here for local organisations that may be able to help

What can I do in an emergency?
Small amounts of alcohol do not harm most people, but sometimes when young people drink the situation can get out of hand.
Click here for info on what to do in an emergency situation