Fact sheets

Our fact sheets set out the latest evidence to help you find out more about alcohol.

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Alcohol-related bereavement

Alcohol-related bereavement can cause you to experience a whole range of emotions.

A list of family support services

For those with a family member struggling with harmful drinking life can be extremely difficult.

Am I drinking too much?

Knowing ‘how much is too much’ can be confusing when it comes to alcohol.

Parents who drink too much

Living with a parent or carer who drinks harmfully can be very difficult for a child.

What is alcohol-related brain damage?

Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is an umbrella term used to describe the damage that can happen to the brain as a result of long-term heavy drinking.

There are a number of different symptoms of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) but with the right support and treatment many of these can improve.

It can be difficult to diagnose alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) so it's important to know what to look out for.

A handbook for the families, carers and friends of people with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).

Key information for professionals who are supporting patients with suspected alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides the legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make particular decisions for themselves.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows another person in authority to make a decision on your behalf.

A guide to the legal arrangements in place to help someone with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) who is struggling to manage their own affairs.