Drink Responsibly

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17/01/2023

There are many long-term health risks associated with alcohol misuse. They include:

High blood pressure
Stroke
Pancreatitis
Liver disease
Liver cancer
Mouth cancer
Head and neck cancer
Breast cancer
Bowel cancer
Depression
Dementia
Sexual problems, such as Impotence or Premature ej*******on
Infertility
Damage to the brain, which can lead to problems with Thinking and Memory
As well as having a significant impact on your health, alcohol misuse can also have long-term social implications. For example, it can lead to:

Family break-up and divorce
Domestic abuse
Unemployment
Homelessness
Financial problems

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Tips to Drink Responsibly

1. Understand both how much alcohol you are having and how much you should have.

2. Eat before (and during) drinking sessions.

3. Count your drinks.

4. Slow your intake with alcohol-free drinks.

5. Skip the drinking games and shots.

6. Don't drink and drive.

7. 'Just say no' if you're...
Very young (under 18 years old).
Pregnant.
Planning a pregnancy.
Breastfeeding.
Feeling depressed or anxious.
Feeling unsafe.
Don’t want to drink.
Taking other medicines that might interact with alcohol (speak to your doctor about this).

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This is the reason why people generally tend to drink alcohol in order to have fun. Being drunk makes them feel happy and “spirited,” and drinking alcohol with friends can be a fun experience. If people are nervous in social situations, drinking helps them relax and have more fun.