Excessive alcohol intake is associated with a number of health problems including injuries and accidents, liver disease, gastrointestinal problems, cancer, and mental health problems.

Binge drinking may result in acute alcohol poisoning.

Death rates associated with alcohol are higher in Tower Hamlets than in the rest of the country and significantly higher for men.
Alcohol Awareness Launch
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01/09/2009
Every Child Matters- Information for parents with alcohol related concerns for their chlildren
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31/04/2009
Leaflet for the Promotion of Tackling the Problem of Drugs and Alcohol in our Streets
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20/04/2009
British Heart Foundation; Statistics on Alcohol
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01/01/2009
Alcohol Misuse
NHS facts about alcohol and the problems associated with its misuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for those with alcohol dependency and information about local meetings and organisations.
Alcohol and Drugs Advice in Tower Hamlets
Free support and a list of contacts in Tower Hamlets for individuals concerned with alcohol and drug related problems for self or other, and wish to seek guidance and help.  
Drink Aware
Lots of useful information about alcohol and health.
Alcohol Know Your Limits
Interactive website to test your knowledge on alcohol units and help you keep track with an alcohol diary, and with lots of information about alcohol and health.
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Information about the risk factors for your baby when drinking alcohol when pregnant.