You'll find everything you need to make informed decisions about alcohol right here, with expert advice, latest research, and practical support covering health effects, family matters, and social aspects. Alcohol Issues is here to help.
How Can I Talk to My Partner When He Is Drunk?
Talking to a drunk partner won't work—here's what to do instead and when to reconsider your relationship.
Alcohol, Young People and UK Law
UK law allows alcohol for under-16s only under medical supervision, but 16-17 year-olds can drink beer, wine or cider with meals if supervised by an adult.
The Sale of Alcohol, Who Can Buy It, When and Where
Alcohol sales are restricted to those 18 and over, but loopholes and exceptions make the rules confusing and sometimes poorly enforced.
What Detoxification Really Means to an Alcoholic
Alcohol detox isn't just about stopping drinking, it's about managing physical symptoms that range from nausea to seizures and delirium.
Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatment.
What happens when someone dependent on alcohol stops drinking suddenly, and how doctors treat the dangerous symptoms that follow.
Spotting Hidden Alcohol Issues
People hide alcohol problems in different ways, and rates are especially high among gay and lesbian individuals for specific reasons.
Animals and Alcohol: Are We Designed to Drink?
Some animals actively seek out fermented fruits and alcohol, raising questions about whether intoxication is uniquely human or part of our biology.
New Year's Resolutions for a Better Relationship to Alcohol
Rethink your drinking habits this January with alternatives to quitting cold turkey that actually work for your life.
Genetics Versus Upbringing in Alcohol Abuse
Genetic studies show adopted children of alcoholics have higher addiction rates, but genes alone don't fully explain alcohol dependence.
Questionnaire: Are You a Stress-Related Drinker?
Check if you're drinking to cope with stress and what it might be costing you.
Choosing a Rehab Centre Treatment and Support
Weigh up location, cost, accommodation and support when picking a rehab centre that fits your needs and circumstances.
Family Therapy for Alcohol Issues Family Life
How family therapy treats alcoholism by addressing unhealthy relationship patterns that keep the whole family trapped in the cycle.
Alcohol and Fertility
How alcohol affects your chances of getting pregnant and what you need to know before trying to conceive.