Facial ageing and thread veins
Impotence and decreased fertility
Liver damage and failure
Damage to the gullet, stomach and colon including ulcers and cancer
Damage to the pancreas leading to pancreatitis and diabetes
Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) and fractures
Irreversible harm to unborn babies
Brain damage related to Vitamin deficiencies
Death. For every one death in the UK due to Class A drugs, there are three due to alcohol.

Have you ever felt you should cut down on drinking ?

Have people made you angry by asking you about your alcohol intake ?

Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?

Do you ever drink first thing in the morning ?

If you answer ‘yes’ to two or more of the above or you are concerned about your alcohol intake you can contact:

Your GP

CRI Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Service
0800 652 3169

Parental Drug Awareness Service
01707 393 934

Carers in Herts
01992 586 969

AI-Anon
0207 403 0888
(group based support for families and friends of alcohol users)

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
0845 769 7555

www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

You can get help and support to control your drinking.

Do not ignore your alcohol problem.

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