Facts about alcohol

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Alcoholic drinks and units
Health effects of alcohol
Drinking habits and behaviours
Alcohol and the law
Alcohol and relationships
Alcoholic drinks and units
What is an alcohol unit? Latest UK alcohol unit guidance Units and calories in alcoholic drinks How much alcohol is too much Low risk drinking guidelines Difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers What is alcohol? Ingredients, chemicals and manufacture
Health effects of alcohol
Effects on the body Alcohol-related diseases Appearance Alcohol and calories Alcohol and children and teenagers Alcohol and gender Hangovers Lifestyle Mental health Alcohol, fertility and pregnancy
Drinking habits and behaviours
Binge drinking Am I alcohol dependent? Are you drinking more than before? Alcohol and coronavirus
Alcohol and the law
Buying alcohol Can I drive the morning after drinking alcohol Drink driving and the legal alcohol limit Drink driving limit in England Drink driving limit in Northern Ireland Drink driving limit in Scotland Drink driving limit in Wales Drink driving penalties Drinking alcohol in public places How to report a drink driver The law on alcohol and under 18s
Alcohol and relationships
Be a role model for your children Is alcohol affecting your sex life? Does alcohol make you argue with your partner?

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