Alcohol dehydrates our bodies, including the skin – this happens every time we drink. Drinking alcohol can also cause our faces to look bloated and puffy. We might find that it bloats our stomach too. This is caused by the dehydrating effects of alcohol.

Many people don’t always know how much alcohol they drink and whether their drinking could have any impact on their health. Drinkaware's alcohol self-assessment can help you identify if the amount you drink could be putting your health at serious risk. World Health Organisation (WHO) have developed a tool called 'AUDIT', that is used internationally by medical professionals to check for alcohol harm, including dependence.
 
To access the AUDIT tool and to find information, support and advice go to the Drinkaware Website or if serving you can also speak to your divisional officer or medical centre.