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Alcohol

How alcohol affects your health and wellbeing. Freephone the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline on 1800 459 459 for confidential information and support.

Drinks calculator

Self assessment tool

Alcohol services

Alcohol and health

How alcohol affects your physical and mental health and how to reduce the risks

Information for parents

How to talk to your child about alcohol

Self-help for problem alcohol or drug use

How to give up or cut down if alcohol or drugs are causing problems in your life

Alcohol dependence

Signs and patterns of alcohol dependence and what can increase your risk

Alcohol during pregnancy

Find out the risks to your baby if you drink when pregnant

Difficult situations

How to manage alcohol-related problems