Frequent drinking can cause a person to become dependent on alcohol.
Alcohol dependence can develop into addiction. Anyone can become addicted to alcohol.
Someone who is alcohol dependent will find it difficult to go through the day without a drink. They will find it difficult to control their drinking.
People can develop a tolerance to alcohol, and will drink more and more to experience the same effects.
Regular heavy drinkers can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking.
There are many organisations which can help people with alcohol problems. Different treatments are available through the NHS.
'Alcohol: Dependence' is available to buy as part of our KS3/4 alcohol leaflets pack and KS3/4 alcohol posters pack. Visit our Literature store to find out more.
THINK OF THE RISKS, CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
Frequent drinking can cause a person to become dependent on alcohol.
Alcohol dependence can develop into addiction. Anyone can become addicted to alcohol.
Someone who is alcohol dependent will find it difficult to go through the day without a drink. They will find it difficult to control their drinking.
People can develop a tolerance to alcohol, and will drink more and more to experience the same effects.
Regular heavy drinkers can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking.
There are many organisations which can help people with alcohol problems. Different treatments are available through the NHS.
'Alcohol: Dependence' is available to buy as part of our KS3/4 alcohol leaflets pack and KS3/4 alcohol posters pack. Visit our Literature store to find out more.
THINK OF THE RISKS, CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES