Alcohol Misuse - Seek Support for Healthy Habits

Alcohol misuse involves excessive consumption of alcohol leading to physical, social, and psychological harm, requiring intervention for moderation or abstinence.

Alcohol Misuse FAQ

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What is alcohol misuse?

Alcohol misuse is when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, both men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week. A unit of alcohol is 8g or 10ml of pure alcohol, which is about:

What are the risks associated with alcohol misuse?

Some of the other risks associated with alcohol misuse include: accidents and injury – more than 1 in 10 visits to accident and emergency (A&E) departments are because of alcohol-related illnesses violence and antisocial behaviour – each year in England more than 1.2 million violent incidents are linked to alcohol misuse

How does alcohol misuse affect your health?

Persistent alcohol misuse increases your risk of serious health conditions, including: damage to the brain, which can lead to problems with thinking and memory As well as causing serious health problems, long-term alcohol misuse can lead to social problems for some people, such as unemployment, divorce, domestic abuse and homelessness.

What are the long-term health risks associated with alcohol misuse?

Long-term alcohol misuse can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to serious infections. It can also weaken your bones, placing you at greater risk of fracturing or breaking them. There are many long-term health risks associated with alcohol misuse. They include: