How much damage does alcohol do?

Making lives better | [View in Browser]( t alcohol good for you? It is thought that drinking a small amount of alcohol each day helps protect against heart disease and stroke, but what really is sensible drinking? [Read our guide]( The effects of alcohol... [Are you drinking too much?]( Men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol each week. These should be spread throughout the week and you should have at least two days where you don't drink alcohol. [Keep within your limits]( [Alcohol and liver disease]( Drinking too much alcohol can lead to three main types of liver conditions: fatty liver, hepatitis and 'scarring' of the liver (cirrhosis). It can also lead to other health problems. [Don't ignore this]( [Join Patient.info Alcohol Consumption Forum]( Please feel free to view and participate in our Alcohol Consumption Forum group. It's a great place to have conversations with members who might be going through the same walk of life as you, and to get support in return. Join the forum]( Alcohol detoxification]( If you are alcohol-dependent you have a strong desire to drink alcohol. In addition, your body becomes used to lots of alcohol. Detoxification, or 'detox', is an option if you are alcohol-dependent. [Spot the signs]( [Alcoholism and problem drinking]( Alcoholism is a word which many people use to mean alcohol dependence (alcohol addiction). Some people are problem drinkers without being dependent on alcohol. Don't suffer]( On another note, it's World Antibiotic Awareness week! Why antibiotics shouldn't be overused]( Doctors know they need to reduce the number of antibiotics they prescribe in their surgeries. Overuse of this type of medicine has led to regular health scares, from MRSA to cases of blood poisoning (septicaemia) that don't respond to treatment. [Be prepared]( [Forward this email]( © Patient Platform Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Rawdon House, Green Lane, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7BY. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletter. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe](. Please view our [Terms & Conditions](