Charity helps tackle 'endemic' alcohol problem

A Dumfries and Galloway charity is warning about the growing problems of alcohol in Scotland. Staff at the Alcohol and Drugs Support group in Castle Douglas say alcohol has never been cheaper or more available and the problem is 'endemic'.

The group has has helped thousands of people with addiction problems over the past 21 years.

Fiona Armstrong went to see some of their work.

If you have been affected by the Border Life film about drug and alcohol dependency here are some numbers and websites you may find useful:

• Alcohol & Drugs Support South West Scotland (ADS):
• Tel: 01556 503550
• Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs:
• Tel: 08080 10 10 11
• ALCOHOL:
• Drinkline: 0800 7 314 314
• DRUGS:
• Helpline - Know the Score: 0800 587 587 9