Talking about drugs and alcohol

Lots of parents worry about drugs or underage drinking. We’ve got information and advice to help you keep children safe and aware of the risks.

Worried about a child?

Contact our child protection specialists for help, advice and support.

[email protected]

0808 800 5000

Report a concern

How you can help

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Childline has been a place for children to turn for 35 years. On average, a child contacts Childline every 25 seconds. Help us be there for more children in one of our volunteer roles.

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Visit NSPCC Learning for information, resources and training to help you safeguard and protect children and young people across the UK.

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