The rise in alcohol-related deaths
One in ten people have told Good Morning Britain they've blacked out from alcohol in the past year, with a similar number saying they may have a drinking problem.
More than 23,000 people died from alcohol-related illness last year - that's over 60 a day. And the latest figures show men are twice as likely to die from drinking than women.
We were given rare access to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to hear how addiction can take over people's lives.
Plus, we hear from former Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy, who himself battled with alcohol addiction, and Dr Ash Khan - a consultant psychiatrist on the board of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Use our helplines to find more information and advice on alcohol addiction
Gov UK – Health Risks from Alcohol – New Guidelines
Health risks from alcohol - new guidelines
NHS Choices: Alcohol
Alcohol misuseWhy booze is bad for youBinge DrinkingSex & Alcohol
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DrinklineHelpline: 0300 123 1110Offers advice and information for people worried about their own drinking, and support to the family and friends of people who are drinking.
Drink Awaredrinkaware.co.ukLearn about the effects of alcohol on your life and lifestyle, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to drinking. Learn what constitutes binge drinking, how you can tell if you are binge drinking and where you can go for help.
Alcoholics AnonymousNational helpline: 0800 9177 650alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukHelpline for people with drink problems, staffed by recovering alcoholics. Open 365 days a year. Can give details of local AA groups and contact with a local member.
Alcohol Concernalcoholconcern.org.ukNational agency on alcohol misuse. Working to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems, also offers help to the families and friends of those with alcohol-related problems.
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