Getting hammered on a regular basis? A thumping hangover could be the least of your problems.
Here are a few sobering facts about what booze can do to your body. You could:
- put on weight and suffer from acne
- be more likely to have unprotected sex and contract a sexually transmitted infection
- become an easy target for muggers. You're also more likely to have an accident or get into a fight. 70% of weekend A&E attendances between midnight and 5am may be alcohol related. Want to end up with a face like the guy pictured above?
- be more likely to have a serious accident. Too much alcohol can make you feel invincible when you're at your most vulnerable
- damage your liver
- decrease your sperm count
- become more prone to conditions such as heart disease and stroke, or damage your nervous system
Find out if you're drinking too much: use our interactive drinks self-assessment.
