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Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by alcohol and improved by quitting

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Breaking free for Ramadan – and beyond: How to quit...

Understand how to break free and stay free this Ramadan – end your addictions or issues for good.
6 minute read
man suffering from alcoholism holding his head

What is alcoholism: symptoms, risks & treatments

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic condition characterised by the compulsive consumption of alcohol despite the negative consequences.
8 minute read
Alcohol and Sleep

Alcohol and Sleep

Understanding the relationship between alcohol and sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
10 minute read
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Alcohol poisoning: symptoms and recovery

This article is intended to provide a comprehensive guide on giving up alcohol, including the benefits of abstaining and the timeline of what happens to the body after quitting.
6 minute read
How to Deal with an Alcoholic Partner

How to Deal with an Alcoholic Partner

Living with an alcoholic partner can be emotionally exhausting, and it often affects your own mental health and well-being.
8 minute read
Alcohol and Depression

Alcohol and Depression

The connection between alcohol and depression is well-documented, with alcohol often being mistakenly used as a coping mechanism for those struggling with mental health issues.
8 minute read
Health Benefits of Cutting Down or Quitting Alcohol

Health Benefits of Cutting Down or Quitting Alcohol

15 Key Health benefits of cutting down or quitting alcohol.
8 minute read
Drinking

Call for Minimum Alcohol Pricing in England

Call for England to adopt minimum unit pricing on alcohol to curb rising death rates, following the alarming findings in the Darzi report.
2 minute read

English kids drink more alcohol than any other nationality in...

Middle-class parents have normalised under-age boozing. England has the highest rates of alcohol consumption among school children. Read to find out more.
3 minute read
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2.7m a year killed in Europe by smoking, alcohol, UPFs...

Discover how tobacco, alcohol, ultra processed foods and fossil fuels contribute to nearly a quarter of all deaths in Europe. New report by WHO.
2 minute read

Alcohol abuse costs England £27bn annually

The financial and social cost of alcohol abuse in England shown in new study by Institute of Alcohol Studies & Guardian.
3 minute read
Drunk and lonely latin man holding a rum or whiskey bottle (image focused on his drink)

The signs of an alcoholic & How to help them...

Alcoholism is a complex and chronic disease. We explain the key signs of an alcoholic and how to help them
8 minute read