Fact sheets

Our fact sheets set out the latest evidence to help you find out more about alcohol.

Video shorts: alcohol questions answered

Watch our video explainers answering some popular questions about alcohol and how we can take back control of our drinking or support someone else.

Video shorts: alcohol questions answered

Watch our video explainers answering some popular questions about alcohol and how we can take back control of our drinking or support someone else.

Alcohol, disease and health conditions

Alcohol is linked to a range of long‑term health conditions.

Alcohol, disease and health conditions

Alcohol is linked to a range of long‑term health conditions.

The effects of alcohol on your body

Alcohol can significantly impact our health and wellbeing - from low energy, poor sleep, and hangovers to anxiety, depression, liver disease, and various types of cancer.

The effects of alcohol on your body

Alcohol can significantly impact our health and wellbeing - from low energy, poor sleep, and hangovers to anxiety, depression, liver disease, and various types of cancer.

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8 top tips for healthier drinking and happier relationships

Healthier drinking usually makes for happier relationships with others and can improve your overall health and wellbeing.

A list of family support services

For those with a family member struggling with harmful drinking life can be extremely difficult.

Alcohol and calories

Weight gain is a major concern for many us in the UK, given its links to a range of health problems.

Alcohol and cancer

Drinking alcohol is a risk factor contributing to seven types of cancer.

Alcohol and diabetes

If you have diabetes, moderating your alcohol intake is an important element of diabetes management.

Alcohol and domestic abuse

Alcohol alone is not a cause of domestic abuse, and is never an excuse.

Alcohol and families

There are all sorts of families and all sorts of ways that alcohol can affect family life.

Alcohol and fertility

There are lots of different things that can negatively affect someone’s fertility, in particular their age (fertility naturally declines roughly around the age of 35) and if they are overweight.

Alcohol and fitness

There are many misconceptions about alcohol and exercise, but the truth is that drinking alcohol can affect our fitness in several important ways.

Alcohol and fitness hub

Alcohol can influence physical performance, recovery and energy levels.

Alcohol and menopause

One of the questions we often get asked is how alcohol affects the body during menopause.

Alcohol and mental health

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex and seems to work both ways.