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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › alcohol-misuseAlcohol misuse - Risks - NHS

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   If you drink more than 12 units of alcohol, you're at considerable risk of developing alcohol poisoning, particularly if you're drinking many units over a short period of time. It usually takes the liver about an hour to remove one unit of alcohol from the body.

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › alcohol-misuseAlcohol misuse - NHS

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   Alcohol misuse is when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, both men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week.

4. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsHealth matters: harmful drinking and alcohol dependence

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   Jan 21, 2016 · Alcohol misuse damages health. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) published new alcohol guidelines that state drinking any level of alcohol regularly carries a health risk for everyone....

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5. www.mentalhealth.org.uk › explore-mental-health › aAlcohol and mental health - Mental Health Foundation

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   Long-term alcohol misuse increases your risk of serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, liver disease and cancer. It can lead to social problems such as relationship break-ups, unemployment, financial difficulties and homelessness.

6. www.niaaa.nih.gov › publications › brochures-andNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

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   Alcohol misuse—defined as drinking in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the person who drinks or to those around them—over time increases the risk of AUD. Alcohol misuse includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use. Other factors also increase the risk of AUD, such as: Drinking at an early age.

7. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › cg115Harmful drinking (high-risk drinking) and alcohol dependence ...

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   Feb 23, 2011 · Drinking is considered harmful when it leads to physical or mental health problems such as alcohol-related injury, inflammation of the liver or pancreas, or depression. In the longer term the person may develop high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, some types of cancer or brain damage because of their drinking.

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   How does alcohol misuse affect a person's risk of alcoholism?

   • Alcohol misuse—defined as drinking in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the person who drinks or to those around them—over time increases the risk of AUD. Alcohol misuse includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use. Other factors also increase the risk of AUD, such as: Drinking at an early age.

   Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder | National Institute on Alcohol

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   What is alcohol misuse?

   • Alcohol misuse is when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, both men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week. A unit of alcohol is 8g or 10ml of pure alcohol, which is about:

   Alcohol misuse - NHS

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   How does alcohol dependence affect a person's mental health?

   • Harmful drinking and the associated increased risk of mental health problems can make it harder for people with alcohol dependence issues to find work again. Alcohol dependence can be a long-term condition, which may involve relapses even after good quality treatment.

   Health matters: harmful drinking and alcohol dependence

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   Does drinking alcohol cause mental health problems?

   • Research shows that people who drink alcohol are more likely to develop mental health problems. It’s also true that people with severe mental illness are more likely to have alcohol problems. This may be because they ‘self-medicate’, meaning they drink to deal with difficult feelings or symptoms.

   Alcohol and mental health

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9. www.niaaa.nih.gov › alcohols-effects-healthNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

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   Research has shown that people who misuse alcohol have a greater risk of liver disease, heart disease, depression, stroke, and stomach bleeding, as well as cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, larynx, pharynx, liver, colon, and rectum. 7-10 These individuals may also have problems managing conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure ...