Children, Christmas and alcohol – what’s the right thing to do?

Are we at risk as a society of teaching our kids that the meaning of Christmas is alcohol?

That is the question Balance is asking as the festive run-in delivers its annual mix of drink adverts and price wars in supermarkets, and with consumption set to rise.

Children and young people have a right to a safe, happy and healthy future

When it comes to alcohol, how many of us have ever considered that our kids are surrounded by booze? Shockingly this is the view we found from young people in the North East.

This blog considers children and young people's exposure to it and shares their views.

Teenagers and alcohol – global pressures and home truths

Our director Colin Shevills talks about what's the right thing to do when it comes to children and alcohol? It’s a question which has perplexed countless parents over the years - himself included.