Drug AbuseDrug, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Resource
Alcohol is often seen as a more socially acceptable drug. In fact, few people would even consider alcohol a drug but it is in fact highly addictive and when taken in excess can have a very negative effect on your life and those around you. Alcohol addiction will affect your appearance, making you fat, bloating your body and causing small blood vessels on your face to swell and burst. It can also depress your nervous system, slowing down your responses in all kinds of ways and altering your mood. Alcohol addiction can make you noticeably depressed and tired. The main effects of alcohol cannot be seen until it’s too late, your kidneys, liver and heart can all be affected by excess alcohol consumption. Even though alcohol may not be recognised as a dangerous drug, addiction to it can ruin your relationships at work and at home. This website will bring you up to date information about alcohol, banishing misconceptions and helping you choose the steps you need to take to address your or your mate’s alcohol consumption. |
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| Official guidelines recommend that men shouldn’t regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day and women 2-3 units. More than this can cause serious harm to your body. The same guidelines also recommend that after an episode of heavy drinking, it is advisable to refrain from drinking for 48 hours in order for the body’s tissues to recover.
Serious overindulgence can lead to alcohol poisoning which can put you in a coma or even kill you. If you think you have a problem, there are a number of services in your local area, along with national agencies you can contact no matter where you live. Note that some agencies will be age or circumstance specific and may require a referral from a GP or health professional. Search for alcohol professionals and support networks in your postcode area by using the Alcohol Help Section on the Talk to Frank website.
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