Alcohol Substance Abuse Health United Kingdom

Alcohol

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.

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• - Organisation formed by a group of drinks manufacturers, with the purpose of promoting sensible drinking and avoiding alcohol misuse.
  
• - National voluntary agency and a UK charity. Small amount of online information provided.
  
• - Journal published by th Medical Council on Alcoholism. Summaries and full text articles available online.
  
• - Offer advice and counselling on alcohol and other drug misuse as well as a wide range of other services. FAQ and information on the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.
  
• - Personal site with information about local branches of Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK.
  
• - Charity providing counselling, information and support for people with alcohol-related problems, their carers and families. Based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
  
• - 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.
  
• - A UK charity providing education to medical and allied professions about the effects of alcohol upon health.
  
• - Organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom Temperance Alliance. Provides a wide range of fact sheets about the use of alcohol.
  
  

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