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  • Alcohol & its effects

Alcohol & its effects

  • About alcohol

    This section looks at what alcohol is, what happens when you drink alcohol, blood alcohol levels, and interactions with other drugs.

  • Body effects

    This section looks at the short and long-term effects that drinking alcohol has on many different parts of body. It includes an interactive tool.

  • Health effects

    This section looks at alcohol poisoning and hangovers. It also provides an overview of the health conditions caused by alcohol and the existing health conditions that can be made worse by drinking alcohol.

  • Effects on populations

    This section provides a brief overview of the impact of alcohol on children and families, young people, and older people, and the difference between men and women.

  • Alcohol & pregnancy

    This section has advice about not drinking alcohol when pregnant. It also has resources for health professionals, research, campaign information, and link to further information and support.

 
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