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Alcohol Warning Signs

Individuals do not need to be drinking excessively to be dependant on alcohol.
There can be dependency when drinking little but often.

Some key points to look out for are:

  • Difficulty enjoying yourself without alcohol
  • Difficulty relaxing without alcohol
  • Difficulty functioning without alcohol
  • Worrying about when the next drink will be

Signpost

If you suspect you may or know someone who may have an alcohol problem, it’s advised to seek professional help as there are many effective treatment methods available.

Anyone who may be dependent would benefit from:

Visiting your GP
Booking an appointment with your GP
Accessing drinkaware.co.uk
Visiting the Drink Aware service provides additional resources and services to about alcohol and wellbeing
Calling Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
This is a free and confidential service open to anyone who is worried about their own or someone elses drinking habits.