BOOZE: A YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE
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Clip one: Sarah discusses her drinking habits with a friend 04:15 – 05:17
- In: (Narrator) 'Sarah's drinking has been going up and up.'
- Out: (friend) 'Well, yeah, you can't.' (end of scene)
Clip two: Aoife is filmed by her friends 22:00 – 24:50
- In: (Narrator) 'Aoife doesn't drink very often…'
- Out: (Narrator) '…binge drinking, which is anything more than five drinks in a session.'
Clip three: Matt's drinking lessons 36:50 – 38:15
- In: (Matt) 'Despite me liking alcohol…'
- Out: (Matt) 'You've got to know when to stop drinking.'
Clip four: Aoife's alcohol-free night 38:40 – 39:40
- In: (Aoife) 'I've had a ball tonight.'
- Out: (Aoife) 'So, definitely going to change on that.'
Clip five: Sarah looks at her life 46:35 – 47:25
- In: (Sarah) 'If I didn't drink as much as what I drink now…'
- Out: (Sarah) 'It would be like a whole new life.'
Related websites
Alcohol
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
A/addiction/alcohol.html
Part of Channel 4 Health's Addiction site. Extensive info and advice, including an 'Are you an addict?' quiz.
The Legal Drug
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
0-9/4health/drugs/dus_alcohol.html
Channel 4 Health article on the ups and downs of drinking – and the steps you can take if you think you're overdoing it.
Families and Friends
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
0-9/4health/drugs/haw_families.html
Channel 4 Health article looking at the problems faced by the family and friends of drug users – and at what they can do to help.
Addaction
www.addaction.org.uk
Addaction are Britain's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity.
Al-Anon
61 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4YF
Tel: 020 7403 0888
Fax: 020 7378 9910
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
A network of self-help groups, affiliated to Alcoholics Anonymous, dedicated to helping friends, families or anyone who has been affected by anyone else's drinking. Alateen, which is part of Al-Anon, is for young people aged 12 to 20 who are affected by a problem drinker.
Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
The website of Alcohol Concern includes information on alcohol misuse plus advice on cutting down.
Drinkaware.co.uk
www.drinkaware.co.uk/howmany.php
Website with useful online tools to help you check the amounts of units you're drinking and advice on how to keep within safe levels. Lots of other online hints and tips.
Drinkline
Helpline: 0800 917 8282 (24 hours)
A free national helpline offering advice and information for people with alcohol problems or anyone concerned about alcohol misuse. Provide advice on sensible drinking and information on local support services to help people cut down on their drinking.
