Search results for alcohol
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Alcohol misuse
Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.
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Alcohol misuse - Treatment
The treatment options for alcohol misuse depend on the extent of your drinking and whether you're trying to drink less (moderation) or give up drinking completely (abstinence)
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Alcohol poisoning
Find out about alcohol poisoning, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you or someone else has it, what the treatments are and what causes it.
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Alcohol misuse - Risks
Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.
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Alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range of associated symptoms.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.
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Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Find out about foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which is a range of mental and physical problems that can affect a child if their mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
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Alcohol-related liver disease - Treatment
Successful treatment for alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) often depends on whether someone is willing to stop drinking alcohol and make changes to their lifestyle.
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Alcohol-related liver disease - Symptoms
In many cases, people with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) do not have any noticeable symptoms until their liver is badly damaged.
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Alcohol-related liver disease - Diagnosis
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is often first suspected when tests for other medical conditions show a damaged liver.