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The Map of Medicine is used by doctors throughout the NHS to determine the best treatment options for their patients. NHS Choices offers everyone in England exclusive and free access to this...
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Many people are able to keep their drinking within the recommended limits of alcohol consumption, so their risk of alcohol-related health problems is low. However, for some, the amount of alcohol they...
View Articlerisks of alcohol misuse
Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of effects on almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart. Alcohol and its associated risks can have both short-term...
View Articletreatment of alcohol misuse
The treatment options available for alcohol misuse depend on whether your drinking is hazardous, harmful or dependent, and whether you are trying to drink less or give up drinking completely....
View Articledefinition of alcohol misuse
There are three main types of alcohol misuse – hazardous, harmful and dependent drinking. This is determined by the amount of alcohol consumed. Hazardous drinking Hazardous drinking is defined as when...
View Articlediagnosis of alcohol misuse
If you visit your GP because you are concerned about your drinking, or you receive treatment for an alcohol-related injury or illness, they are likely to assess the extent of your alcohol misuse. This...
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The Map of Medicine is used by doctors throughout the NHS to determine the best treatment options for their patients. NHS Choices offers everyone in England exclusive and free access to this...
View ArticleRisks of alcohol misuse
Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of effects on almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart. Alcohol and its associated risks can have both short-term...
View ArticleTreating alcohol misuse
The treatment options available for alcohol misuse depend on whether your drinking is hazardous, harmful or dependent, and whether you are trying to drink less or give up drinking completely....
View ArticleDefining a drink problem
There are three main types of alcohol misuse – hazardous, harmful and dependent drinking. This is determined by the amount of alcohol consumed. Hazardous drinking Hazardous drinking is defined as when...
View ArticleDiagnosing alcohol misuse
If you visit your GP because you are concerned about your drinking, or you receive treatment for an alcohol-related injury or illness, they are likely to assess the extent of your alcohol misuse. This...
View ArticleIntroduction of Alcohol misuse
Many people are able to keep their drinking within the recommended limits of alcohol consumption, so their risk of alcohol-related health problems is low. However, for some, the amount of alcohol they...
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