Alcohol Dependancy
Most people associate alcohol with fun, with being sociable and with celebrations. We may also use it to help us feel better when we are tense or unhappy, or to feel more confident.
Social drinking can be extremely pleasurable and, in moderation, may even have health benefits. One snag is that, although alcohol initially acts as a ‘pick-you-up’ and mood – enhancer, it is ultimately a depressant so a heavy night drinking is likely to leave you feeling worse rather than better. Also, the more you drink, and the more often you drink, the more of it you need to feel the same effects. Over a period of time habitual over-consumption can have a wide range of consequences – social, psychological and physical. Individuals often are not aware how much they are drinking or its impact on those around them.
It has been estimated that on a typical day 10,000 people in the UK seek help for their own, or a friend or relative’s alcohol difficulties.
Measuring your intake
