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Things to remember when dealing with someone with a drink problem
• Problem drinking is when a person drinks alcohol at levels that are causing physical, mental or social problems. • Problem drinking is associated with injuries, bleeding from the stomach, jaundice, repeated infections with sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence and mental illnesses. • Most problem drinkers come to health workers with physical problems (such […]
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Why People Drink Too Much
Why People Drink Too Much Why do some people drink too much? Many people start drinking by trying out alcohol when they are teenagers. Easy availability of alcohol and peer pressure are important reasons why they start drinking. While many teenagers only experiment with alcohol, some start drinking more regularly. Most people drink sensibly and […]
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