Go sober for October to improve your health

Alcohol misuse is when a person drinks harmful amounts of alcohol or needs alcohol to function. However, it's possible to beat this problem with help and support. 


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When drinking alcohol, it’s important to stick to the recommended guidelines of no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Drinking more than this on a regular basis can take its toll on your body and increase your risk of developing a range of conditions, including liver disease and some cancers. 


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When drinking alcohol, it’s important to stick to the recommended guidelines of no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. 

Drinking more than this on a regular basis can take its toll on your body and increase your risk of developing a range of conditions, including liver disease and some cancers. 


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Alcohol support summary

Alcohol support

Go sober for October to improve your health

Alcohol support

Alcohol misuse

Alcohol poisoning

Binge drinking

Tips on cutting down

Alcohol units

Alcohol support summary

Alcohol support

Go sober for October to improve your health

Alcohol support

Alcohol misuse

Alcohol poisoning

Binge drinking

Tips on cutting down

Alcohol units

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