We deliver this project at Meadow Well Connected and offer support to individuals and families affected by or experiencing problematic alcohol use in North Tyneside

Problematic alcohol use can affect your concentration, speech, balance, vision, coordination, judgement, and overall health.
Exactly how it affects you depends on several factors:

1. The amount you drink
2. Your gender and age
3. Your body size
4. How quickly you drink
5. Your mood
6. The amount and type of food you have eaten
7. Your past experiences with drinking
8. Medications you are taking that may interact with alcohol
9. Your overall health

Drinking too much alcohol can cause:

1. Drowsiness
2. Dizziness
3. Slurred speech
4. Reduced inhibition
5. Loss of coordination skills
6. Inability to think and judge clearly
7. Inability to estimate distances
8. Decreased reaction times Confusion or memory loss
9. Blackouts
10. Negative mood states (depression)
11. Violence
12. Suicide
13. Vomiting and choking
14. Irregular heartbeat
15. Respiratory depression, coma, or death

Over time, problematic use can lead to more serious health problems such as:

1. Brain damage (dementia, difficulties with coordination, and motor control
2. Depression
3. Increased risk of suicide
4. Increased risk of high blood pressure
5. Increased risk of stroke
6. Increased risk of heart disease
7. Liver damage
8. Stomach ulcers
9. Blood vessel disorders
10. Impotency in men
11. Menstrual irregularities in women
12. Some types of cancer
13. Addiction
14. Death
15. Long-term problematic alcohol use can also lead to professional, personal, financial, and legal problems, any of which can affect your health.