As a chemical, alcohol is a very simple molecule, but its effects on the brain are quite complex. And different people respond differently to alcohol in different situations.

Click here to read about the different stages of alcohol consumption and how they affect you

Click here for some advice on how to cope this Christmas

Click here to find out what sort of drinker you are

Click here to find out more about ‘Dry January’

and finally here to find out about the services that are available over the festive period