USING alcohol to cope with difficult feelings or problems can create more problems. You may not realise that drinking is affecting your health. However, there can be early warning signs. Mental health symptoms caused by problem drinking include:

  • memory problems
  • concentration problems
  • finding it hard to learn new things
  • personality changes
  • hazy thinking
  • anxiety
  • depression

    • It is important that you talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.