Britain's Hidden Alcoholics: Useful websites

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in Panorama: Britain's Hidden Alcoholics, help is available.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Contact them by phone on 0845 7697 555, 24 hours a day.

NHS Choices: Drinking and alcohol offer NHS information about safe drinking, units and tips on cutting down.

Drinkline is the National Alcohol helpline. If you are worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call the free helpline 0800 917 8282, in complete confidence, 24 hours a day. They can put you in touch with your local alcohol advice centre for help and advice.

Al-Anon is a world-wide charity which offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, is for young people aged 12 - 17 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, usually that of a parent. Phone their national helpline on 0207 4030 888, Monday to Friday between 10am and 10pm.

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics is a charity that supports the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. Contact them by phone on 0800 358 3456, or visit their website.

COAP, Children Of Addicted Parents and People is a website with a peer led online support network for young people affected by someone else's drug misuse, alcohol misuse or addiction to some form of behaviour. COAP provides a place for young people to share their experiences and to support each other.

Addaction aims to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems by offering a wide range of services in England and Scotland. Not only do they help the individual recover from their dependency, but they also offer support to those closest to them. Working with families and loved ones forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos. Phone: [phone]

NOFAS-UK, the National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the UK, is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the quality of life for children, adults, families, carers and communities affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Contact the helpline on 0870 0333 700.

FAS Aware UK contains information, resources and training materials relating to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They also offer face to face support and an online support forum for parents/carers who are not able to access a support group.

AddictionNI has been working since 1978 to provide support and treatment to people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. They provide tailor-made treatment programmes for people with drug or alcohol problems, delivered in community settings. They also give confidential support for people affected by someone else's drinking or drug use. Contact them by phone on 02890 664434.

Drinkaware is a UK-wide charity supported by voluntary donations from across the drinks industry to equip people with the knowledge they need to make decisions about how much they drink. They aim to change the UK's drinking habits for the better and promote responsible drinking and find innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm.