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We all know that we shouldn’t drink too much alcohol, but do you know the safe number of units? How much is too much? By drinking too much alcohol you are opening yourself up to weight gain, sexual and mental health problems and potentially, an addiction.

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What does one unit of alcohol equal?

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Alcohol support

Advice and contacts for help with alcohol dependency

Effects of alcohol

Regularly drinking above recommended daily limits can damage your health

Alcohol FAQs

Too much alcohol causes weight gain, sexual and mental health problems and is addictive.

Fact: About ten million people in England drink above the guidelines

Do you know the recommended guidelines for alcohol?

Did you know?

Eight facts about alcohol

Binge drinking: The facts

Around 40% of patients admitted to A&E are diagnosed with alcohol-related injuries or illnesses

Alcohol in the UK

The majority of people who enjoy a drink do so without it having a negative effect on their health

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