Alcohol- related disorders

Auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) that occur in people with alcoholism. The voices often insult or threaten.

A mental health condition where hallucinations or delusions are attributed to the presence of a substance (in this case, alcohol).

Alcohol abuse significantly damages family relationships, leading to tension, conflict, and divorce.

Excessive drinking leads to decreased work performance, unemployment, and lower-grade jobs.

A strong link exists between alcohol misuse and road accidents.

Excessive drinking is connected with various crimes, from petty offenses to more serious crimes like violence and fraud.

Alcohol-related costs in the UK are substantial, encompassing crime/disorder, work costs, and healthcare costs.

A substantial number of UK adults suffer from alcohol dependence.

Alcohol is a common factor in violent crimes and incidents.

Alcohol misuse arises from multiple causes, not just a single predisposition or biochemical anomaly.

A serious and life-threatening condition caused by alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, hallucinations, and agitation.

A chronic memory disorder resulting from brain damage, often associated with alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency.

An acute brain disorder often linked to thiamine deficiency, causing confusion, vision problems, and motor difficulties.

Direct harmful effects of alcohol on the brain.

Lack of thiamine, a crucial vitamin, frequently seen in heavy drinkers, worsening alcohol's effects on the brain

Brain damage resulting from alcohol-abuse, not only directly from the alcohol, but also from head injuries, nutrient problems and vascular issues.

Increased risk of suicide among alcohol abusers due to impulsivity, negative affect, and hopelessness.

A variety of cognitive impairments caused by alcohol, arising from a complex mix of factors.

A set of physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone who regularly drinks a lot of alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their intake.

Excessive alcohol use can directly harm organs like the brain and liver, and also lead to poor diet, accidents, and infections due to neglect and poor health

Alcohol can cause nerve damage, leading to conditions like peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, and cerebellar degeneration.

Alcohol misuse is linked to high blood pressure, increased stroke risk, and potentially higher or lower risks for other conditions depending on intake levels.

Alcohol use can increase the risk of certain cancers such as mouth, throat, esophageal, liver and breast cancers.

Women tend to develop alcohol-related problems faster and experience health issues more quickly than men.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects and abnormalities in the developing baby.

Excessive alcohol use that causes damage and risks to health and well-being, possibly but not always, leading to dependency.

Individuals who consume a small amount of alcohol (approximately 1 unit daily) tend to have lower mortality rates than non-drinkers, though factors beyond alcohol use might play a role.

High alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of death.

Alcohol misuse can cause various mental health problems.

Symptoms like mood changes, aggression, and memory loss due to alcohol's effect on the brain.

Severe symptoms like delirium tremens upon stopping alcohol use, often occurring after a long history of misuse.

A condition in a child caused by a pregnant person's heavy alcohol consumption, marked by facial abnormalities, stunted growth, and intellectual disabilities.

Unusual and harmful behavioral changes (e.g., aggression) triggered by alcohol in some individuals.

Periods of time lost after heavy drinking, often without conscious awareness.