Resources, Articles and Talks on Alcohol and Drugs
From independent sources
Just say NO
Just Say Know
Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk
A fantastic site website packed full of information. on the effects of drugs and alcohol by Dave Mcnamara. Who has worked in drug and alcohol services and is a vastly experienced trainer.
Our need for Sleep
Our need for Sleep
Sleep is vital to our wellbeing - and alcohol and drugs can interrupt our sleep patterns.
The rhythm and regulation of when we wake and sleep. How do our body know when it's time to sleep and when it's time to get up? What happens when our sleep cycle gets disrupted?
Drinkaware
Current NHS drinking guidelines
Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies considers the current NHS drinking guidelines
What alcohol does to your body after the age of 40?
A guide to alcohol units
A guide to alcohol units
How many units do you drink a week?
A list of the most popular drinks and the number of alcohol units each contains
The current guidelines about weekly intake
Alcohol concern
Alcohol concern
Alcohol concern health facts sheets
Alcohol and Dementia
Alcohol and Hypertension
Alcohol and diabetes
Alcohol and breast cancer
Myths about alcohol
Myths about alcohol consumption
Common myths about alcohol
The relationship between alcohol and mental health
How alcohol can affect your physical performance
Weight gain, Alcohol and Calories
The road to Brighton
The road to Brighton
A metaphor for addiction
Using a map to Brighton as a metaphor this short film looks at how addictions affects the brain and how to change it by Paula Hall, Naked Truth Project