Category: Alcohol Addiction
The Link Between Vitamin D and Alcoholism
The link between vitamin D and alcoholism is based on the often-complex relationships between long-term alcohol misuse, nutrition and vitamin deficiencies. Heavy drinking, especially the type of chronic heavy drinking associated with an alcohol use disorder, can affect the body’s ability to process and store nutrients. Additionally, heavy drinkers may sometimes neglect their health and…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take for Alcohol to Leave Your System?
Whether you’re planning to drive, preparing for a workplace health screening or just conscious of the impact on your health, knowing how long alcohol stays in your system is a common and important question. However, before we answer it, it’s important to know that clearing alcohol from your body isn’t the same as no longer…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
Between 2024 and 2025, there were 147,713 adults in alcohol-related treatment in England. Many more people consider stopping drinking at some point and are worried or have questions about what happens when they do. When you stop drinking, the effects on your body can vary depending on how much and how long you’ve been drinking.…
Read MoreModerate Alcohol Consumption: 5 Common Myths
There are plenty of beliefs surrounding alcohol consumption, especially concerning drinking in moderation. In this blog, we will look at some common alcohol consumption myths and facts… There is no firm definition of what constitutes ‘moderate alcohol consumption’, but one common approach is to use the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines. These say…
Read MoreHow to Get Through Dry January
For some, Dry January is a chance to reset and reflect while prioritising their health and well-being. For others, however, it can be a real challenge and a test of willpower. Whether you take part every year or you’ve chosen to give it a go for the first time in 2026, staying alcohol-free for January…
Read MoreCan Tapering Off Reduce Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?
One of the major challenges for people attempting to address a serious drinking problem is the potential to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These can be very unpleasant, dangerous and even fatal, which is why detox should always be properly managed. Some people and programmes advocate a gradual alcohol reduction in order to reduce these effects.…
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