Independent information for Scotland
Clear information about alcohol in Scotland
Understand alcohol, the harm it causes, why dependence develops, how drinking affects people and families, and what help is available.
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What brought you to Alcohol Scotland?
I want to understand alcohol in Scotland
Scotland's drinking patterns, alcohol harm, inequality, health, policy and evidence.
Explore Alcohol in Scotland →I'm worried about my drinking
Signs that alcohol is becoming a problem, dependence, cutting down, stopping and asking for help.
Look at your drinking →I'm worried about someone else
Information for partners, parents, children, friends and families affected by someone else's drinking.
Families & friends →Need help?
Treatment and recovery in Scotland
NHS services, counselling, medication, detox, AA and other recovery options.
Why Alcohol Scotland exists
In memory of Sean Tierney
And in memory of all those lost to alcohol.