Alcohol & Health

Learn about the range of short- and long-term effects alcohol can have on your health and wellbeing.

Learn about alcohol's link to the development of 7 different cancers including breast and bowel cancer.

Read about alcohol's impact on anxiety and depression and tips to develop healthier strategies to cope without alcohol.

Learn about how alcohol can affect blood pressure and contribute to heart disease and stroke.

Explore the calorie and sugar content of different types of drinks, and how this can affect weight, physical fitness and long-term health.

Learn about alcohol dependency, what tolerance is, and how to talk to a loved one if you are concerned about their drinking.

If you are concerned about your own or a loved one’s drinking, there are dedicated information and support services available across the country.