What are alcohol problems?
When you drink more than the recommended limit of alcohol on a regular basis, this may have a harmful effect on many of the body’s systems and organs, including the brain. Many illnesses such as heart disease, certain cancers, kidney and liver disease can be caused by alcohol abuse. In terms of mental health, alcohol can become a problem when you continue to drink despite the problems caused by it. Over time, the body builds up a tolerance to alcohol, meaning that you have to drink more to get the same effects – this can lead to physical addiction to the alcohol. Sometimes people use alcohol as an escape from difficult situations or feelings and eventually lose their ability to cope with day to day life without drinking. Areas of the person’s life such as personal relationships, family responsibilities, work, accommodation and education may become neglected as the person’s use of alcohol becomes more and more important to them. Many assaults, homicides, accidents and incidents of domes
