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  • Alcohol misuse - Treatment

    The treatment options for alcohol misuse depend on the extent of your drinking and whether you're trying to drink less (moderation) or give up drinking completely (abstinence)

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Breastfeeding and drinking alcohol

    Advice on drinking alcohol while breastfeeding, including how to manage social occasions and the risks of binge drinking.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Prevention

    As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the condition.

  • Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.

  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Prevention

    The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.

  • Stillbirth - Preventing stillbirth

    Read about what you can do to help prevent stillbirth, including not smoking, avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy and attending all of your antenatal appointments.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Treatment

    Find out how primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is treated, including self-help measures like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol, plus medicines to slow the condition's progression.

  • Coronary heart disease - Prevention

    Find out how to reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD). A healthy diet, regular exercise, keeping to a healthy weight, not smoking and reducing your alcohol intake will all lower your risk.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Causes

    Most cases of acute pancreatitis are closely linked to gallstones and alcohol consumption, although the exact cause is not always clear.