Excessive drinking of alcohol can increase your risk of having a stroke. Moderation is key or in some cases, it is best to avoid entirely if the risk is more than benefits. This fact sheet provides information about consumption of alcohol after stroke and tips that can help you limit your alcohol intake.

Can I drink alcohol after having a stroke? 

It is advisable to talk with your doctor whether your condition allows alcohol consumption, as it may pose undesirable or even dangerous risks to your illness and the medications prescribed. 

How can drinking alcohol increase the risk of stroke?

Excessive drinking of alcohol increases your risk of having another stroke. It contributes to other medical conditions that are risk factors for stroke such as, 

• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Obesity
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Liver damage

How can I cut down? 

Where can I get help? 

If you are having difficulty with controlling your alcohol intake, there are some available resources you can refer to.

Alcoholics Anonymous	Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Website: http://www.singaporeaa.org   Hotline: +65 81128089 Email: help@singaporeaa.org
	The Al-Anon Family Groups of Singapore are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Website: https://www.alanonsingapore.org   Hotline: +65 97742539  Email: info@alanonsingapore.org
	The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) was set up at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in 2008 with the support of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide treatment for people with addictions. At NAMS, we provide treatment and support for addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, gaming and others.
Website: https://www.nams.sg Hotline: +65 67326837 Address: Block 9 (Level 1), Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747
	WE CARE offers counselling and programmes for all forms of addictions including drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorder, internet and shop-lifting. It is also a community-based drop-in centre for the recovering individuals. By providing a safe environment, our clients are able to work on their recovery.
Website: http://www.wecare.org.sg Hotline: +65 3165 8017 Email: help@wecare.org.sg Address: Kembangan-Chai Chee Community Hub, 11 Jalan Ubi, Block 5, #01-41, Singapore 409074

Article available in Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

For more information on how to better manage your stroke recovery journey, visit Stroke E-Resources.

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