BOOZE: alcohol awareness booklet for young people new to drinking.

Booze booklet details

Many young people are taking their first sip of alcohol earlier than they used to. In the UK, over half of people report having tried alcohol by the age of 15 (YouGov). When drinking begins young, there’s a bigger risk of damage to growing bodies and minds — which makes early education essential.

Booze: A Young Person’s Guide to Drinking Alcohol is a visually engaging 12-page A6 booklet aimed at those who are new to drinking. It gives young people clear, fundamental information on alcohol, helps them understand risks, and sparks open conversations.

This is more than just a guide — it’s an intervention tool: something you can use in schools, youth groups, or one-to-one settings to get people talking, thinking and making safer choices.

What’s inside

• Effects of alcohol — what happens when you start drinking, including short-term effects like loss of coordination, dizziness, and what makes things worse
• Your health — longer-term risks like liver damage, cancer, heart disease, plus impacts on looks and wellbeing
• Understanding units — what a unit is, how many units are in popular drinks, and what recommended limits look like
• Risks to be aware of — dependence, mixing alcohol and other drugs, alcohol and sex, the law, drink-driving etc.
• Staying safe — practical tips like eating before drinking, using water or soft drinks between alcoholic ones, tracking how many drinks you have, being aware of surroundings
• Support and help — when to talk, who to talk to, and organisations that can offer advice and help

Looking for resources for older or more experienced drinkers?

Alongside Booze: A Young Person’s Guide to Drinking Alcohol, we also provide resources designed for people who already drink and want to think about their habits:

• Drink Less Alcohol: Six steps to changing your drinking habits – a practical guide to cutting down and making positive changes.
• Binge Drinking: A night on the town – an engaging booklet exploring the risks and realities of binge drinking.