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What is drug addiction? How do you know if you have a problem and where can you get help?
Read moreIf your drinking is impacting your life, then it’s important to recognise that and seek help. Here we look at ways to start addressing your relationship with alcohol.
Many of us enjoy a drink or two, but like many other things in life, it’s important to keep it under control. If your drinking is impacting your life, then it’s important to recognise that and seek help. Below we look at ways to start addressing your relationship with alcohol.
Drinking at unhealthy levels impacts your mental and physical health – increasing your risk of some cancers and heart disease, as well as weakening your immune system and contributing to insomnia and anxiety. But how do you know if you are drinking too much, or becoming dependent on alcohol?
You may like to consider the following:
If you feel that you have your drinking under control, but that it could get worse if you don’t monitor it, then it might be good to actively manage your drinking.
If the above questions have made you think that alcohol is already a problem in your life, then there are some initial steps you can take in addressing the issue, as well as some ways to seek further help.
Steps you can take to address if alcohol is already a problem in your life:
If you’re struggling with how much your drinking, pick up the phone and call MensLine Australia. We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call us on 1300 78 99 78 or access online counselling.
What is drug addiction? How do you know if you have a problem and where can you get help?
Read moreMany of us enjoy a drink or two, but like many things in life it’s important to practice moderation. The effects of alcohol can be damaging to our physical and emotional health, especially if we experience depression or anxiety.
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