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For this project you will need to obtain a range of leaflets and pamphlets about alcohol. You might be able to get some through your school or college, local organisations and local libraries. You may also want to check out some websites that provide information on alcohol - see the Resources section below.

Other organisations which produce leaflets on alcohol include:

Alcohol Concern produces a booklet aimed at teenagers and young people. You may have to pay if you want more than one copy. Telephone 020 7928 7377

The Portman Group provides posters, leaflets and other material promoting responsible drinking. Most of the material is free of charge. Telephone 020 7907 3700

Alcohol Focus Scotland produces many leaflets on alcohol, some of which are specifically aimed at young people. You may have to pay for them. Telephone 0141 572 6700

Fast Forward Positive Lifestyles Ltd in Edinburgh produces a comic style booklet on alcohol and its effect specifically aimed at young girls. You have to pay if you want multiple copies. Telephone 0131 554 4300.

Once you have collected a range of different leaflets look at them and decide:

1. Who are they aimed at?

2. What information is given about alcohol?

3. What are the key messages about alcohol and drinking?

4. How different and similar are the information given in the leaflets?

5. What do you think of the design and the way the information are presented?

6. How accurate are the information given?

7. How well are the leaflets suited to their target audience?

8. Which do you think is the best and worst leaflet and why?

Write a report of your findings in your project book. You might also show the leaflets to other people (fellow students, teachers, parents) and ask them what they think of them.

Resources

Here are a selection of websites that may help with your project. Please remember that DrugScope/D-World cannot be held responsible for the content of other sites.

Alcohol Concern Alcohol Concern is the UK national agency on alcohol misuse.They provide information such as fact sheets and encourage debate on the wide range of public policy issues affected by alcohol.

LifeBytes Lifebytes is a site especially for young people aged 11-14 and covers information on alcohol and other drugs.

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