General health effects

Understand the short- and long-term effects alcohol can have on your body, as well as how you look and feel.

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How alcohol affects your body

Find out the many ways alcohol can affect your body and how to help prevent it.

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The physical impacts of alcohol

Do you know the risks of too much alcohol? Find out more here.

Short-term effects

Long-term effects

Short-term effects

Why does alcohol make you pee more?

Why does alcohol make you pee more? Find out the science of why drinking alcohol make us need to go to the loo more than when we drink soft drinks or water?

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Hangovers - causes, symptoms and prevention

A hangover can leave you feeling miserable. Avoid the dreaded morning-after effects by understanding the symptoms, causes and how to prevent them

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How to recover from a hangover

Hungover? Read our simple guide to find out what works and what doesn’t when you’re trying to recover, and how you can look after your long-term health

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Alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning can kill. It can happen if you drink alcohol more quickly than your body is able to process it – and it can be very dangerous. Find out more.

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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be extremely dangerous. Find out what they are and what you should do if you are experiencing them.

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Can alcohol cause migraines?

If you suffer from migraines, you may find that drinking alcohol can trigger an episode. Find out why, and what you can do to prevent them.

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Long-term effects

Alcohol and blood pressure

Alcohol can contribute to high blood pressure, which can lead to serious heart conditions.

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Is alcohol good for the heart?

Is alcohol good for the heart? Two experts bring you the facts beneath the headlines and why the health risks from drinking alcohol outweigh the benefits.

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Is alcohol harming your stomach?

Is alcohol harming your stomach? Alcohol can irritate your stomach and digestive system. Find out how to help protect your stomach from harm from alcohol.

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Alcohol and sugar

Curious to know how alcohol and sugar impact the body? Discover more here.

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Alcohol and individual differences

Alcohol affects people in different ways, and factors like sex, hormones and brain chemistry can change how the body responds to drinking.

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Alcohol and appearance

How alcohol affects your appearance

Alcohol can have a variety of effects on our appearance, from the way your skin and eyes look, to your weight and body odour. Know the facts with Drinkaware.

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Alcohol, calories and maintaining a healthy weight

Find out how the 'empty calories' in alcohol can make it harder to maintain a healthy weight.

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What is a beer belly? - Causes and how to get rid of a beer belly

Trying to burn off a beer belly? The more alcohol you drink, the higher the chance you will develop a ‘beer belly’. Find out why, and how you can shift it.

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