Alcohol abuse health centre
Alcohol abuse overview
The NHS estimates one in 13 people in the UK is dependent on alcohol. Health effects of alcohol abuse include heart disease, liver disease, and even cancer. Treatment ranges from medicines to treatment centres.
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Understanding alcohol abuse - the basics
People have been brewing and fermenting alcoholic drinks since the dawn of civilisation. Consumed in moderate amounts, alcoholic beverages are relaxing and in some cases may even have beneficial effects on heart health. Consumed in excess, alcohol is poisonous to human systems and is considered a drug.
Here are some sobering statistics: The NHS figures for England show 33% of men and 16% of women drink alcohol at levels that can harm their health. Alcoholics Anonymous says one adult in 13 is dependent on drink.

