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Alcohol and health

How alcohol affects your health and wellbeing

HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline: Freephone 1800 459459 for confidential information and support

HSE services and information

Improve your health

Cut back on alcohol and feel better physically and mentally

Alcohol and physical health

How alcohol affects your physical health

The effects of alcohol on your body

How alcohol affects the body

Alcohol and mental health

How alcohol affects your mental health

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