Alcohol & Health

Articles cover physical effects of alcohol on organs, mental health and addiction recovery. Topics include withdrawal symptoms, disease risks and recognising problematic drinking patterns.

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatment.

What happens when someone dependent on alcohol stops drinking suddenly, and how doctors treat the dangerous symptoms that follow.

Alcohol and Cancer Risks

Drinking alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer that kill around 9,000 people yearly in the UK, with research showing how it damages cells.

Alcohol and Diabetes: How Strong Is the Link?

Excessive alcohol consumption can damage your pancreas and increase diabetes risk, but the link differs between type 1 and type 2.

Alcohol and Fertility

How alcohol affects your chances of getting pregnant and what you need to know before trying to conceive.

Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol poisoning kills people in the UK every year, and binge drinking can shut down your body's vital functions without warning.

New Year's Resolutions for a Better Relationship to Alcohol

Rethink your drinking habits this January with alternatives to quitting cold turkey that actually work for your life.

Questionnaire: Are You a Stress-Related Drinker?

Check if you're drinking to cope with stress and what it might be costing you.

Spotting Hidden Alcohol Issues

People hide alcohol problems in different ways, and rates are especially high among gay and lesbian individuals for specific reasons.