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ALCOHOL PROBLEMS

Do you have a drink problem?
• Do you have a craving - a strong need
to drink?
• Unable to limit your drinking on any
given occasion?
• Do you get physical symptoms such as
sweating, shakiness and anxiety when
alcohol is stopped?
• Do you need to increase amounts of
alcohol in order to feel its effects?
• Is alcohol taking over your life,
resulting in other aspects of life
being neglected?

Symptoms, Risks and Dangers of Alcohol
• Poor concentration
• Depression and insomnia
• Anxiety and stress
• Lack of energy
• Hangovers
• Weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Impotence There is 1 unit of
• Nausea and vomiting alcohol in:
• Liver disease ½ pint of lager or beer
• Brain damage ¼ pint of extra
• Gastritis strength beer
• Family problems 1 glass of wine
• Problems at work 1 single measure of spirit
• Police problems MORE THAN 3 UNITS
• Poor coordination PER DAY PUTS YOU AT RISK
• Blackouts
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