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Alcohol is one of the leading causes of accidents, from domestic to traffic related. Get the facts.

Facts, figures and advice on alcohol's effects on the male and female reproductive system.

The symptoms, how alcohol causes the condition and the other health problems it can lead to.

Facts and figures, and a breakdown of the male health problems associated with heavy drinking.

To what extent are teenagers drinking? A look at the associated risks and what drinking alcohol at a young age can lead to in later life.

What is alcohol poisoning? Information on the causes, symptoms, treatment of alcohol poisoning, with tips and advice on getting help.

The daily recommended guidelines, the specific health risks and a look at issues such as safety.

How drinking alcohol can contribute to the conditions that cause diabetes.

A look at the common forms of cancer and whether drinking alcohol can increase the likelihood of contracting them.

The common signs of alcohol addiction, the physical and psychological effects and where to go for help.

What are the risks if you drink while pregnant?

The effects of alcohol on the heart, looking at the risks and also the potential benefits claimed by some researchers.

From nausea to STIs, an overview of the effects of drinking.

Alcohol can affect your brain function, your memory and make you depressed.

How much alcohol do you have to drink to harm your liver?