Advice for under 18s about alcohol, your health and the law.
You can find advice for young people and parents on the Directgov website, including information about new police powers on under age drinking.
Talk about Alcohol
Talk about Alcohol is an interactive website for children aged 11-16, with lots of information about alcohol, the law and how drinking affects your health, to help you to make your own decisions.
It has online quizzes to test your personality and knowledge, and the Challenge Zone with two challenges for you to try out:
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Think for Yourself - Do you know your own mind, or would you rather fit in and follow on?
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Can You Get Home - Come along to a virtual party and meet the guests. What happens when they have had a drink or two - can they get home afterwards?
It is up to you to make a sensible choice, and remember you do not have to drink alcohol to enjoy yourself and have a good time.
For 24 hour free confidential help and advice about drink and drugs, Talk to FRANK. Freephone 0800 77 66 00, email: frank@talktofrank.com or visit FRANK online.
Under 18s and the Law
In general it is illegal for someone under the age of 18 to buy or be sold alcohol in the UK.
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Under 18s are not allowed to buy alcohol from a shop, supermarket or off licence, or from the bar area of a pub
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Adults are not allowed to buy alcohol on behalf of under 18s to drink in a bar
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Police have powers to confiscate alcohol from under 18s drinking in public spaces - in the street or in places such as parks
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It is illegal for children under five to drink alcohol
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Children 5 years old or over can drink alcohol at home if supervised by an adult
