What if someone needs help?
Alcohol can cause or add to problems in other areas of people’s lives. Unfortunately, they might:
- be drunk when they are needed to do something important
- take time off school or work because they have a hangover
- have accidents because of the alcohol
- lash out, get into arguments or fights or do things they regret
- get annoyed when people talk to them about their drinking.
It can be very difficult if someone you care about has a problem with alcohol. They might be drinking too much, too often or be unable to stop and might need help. They may need some help and so might their family or friends if they have been affected by the drinking. If so, talk to someone you trust like a teacher, youth worker or the parent of a friend.