These are the main signs you may have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

The NHS in the UK recommends that adults don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, which is the equivalent of about seven or eight pints of normal strength (around 4 per cent) beer or cider.

But in recent years, it's safe to say that drinking has become less popular and has certainly lost the 'cool' image it had in the 2000s.

More and more under-35s are choosing not to drink, and several famous faces have spoken about how they've decided to give up the booze.

The likes of Adele, Tom Holland and Daniel Radcliffe have all opened up about how they have gone teetotal after drinking heavily during their youth - Adele described herself as being a 'borderline alcoholic' in her twenties, Holland has said he was 'obsessed' with booze, and Radcliffe has revealed he used to drink to cope with fame.

According to the NHS, alcohol misuse is "when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol."

But what are the main signs that you may be developing, or have developed, an unhealthy relationship with alcohol?

Dr Dave Nichols, an NHS GP and medical adviser at website MyHealthChecked, has revealed the six signs you should watch out for:

1) You drink alcohol every day without thinking about it

2) You binge-drink regularly

3) You only socialise where drink is involved

4) You drink regularly during the day

5) You find it annoying when others are not drinking

6) You drink more than the NHS guidelines every month

Speaking to The Sun, Dr Nichols explained that alcoholism is when a person has an uncontrollable desire to drink.

"Their body is dependent on alcohol," he said.

"Alcoholics will usually develop physical and psychological symptoms if they stop drinking.

"Borderline alcoholics might experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, stress, anxiety, bad skin, trouble sleeping, irritability and higher blood pressure.

"They are early indicators that you need to significantly reduce your alcohol consumption.”

He added: "The most common long-term physical impacts of borderline alcoholism are abnormal liver function, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mental health problems, but these are often hidden diseases and patients are unaware of them until they progress."

If you are struggling with alcoholism, or know someone who is, you can find free help and advice at the following places:

The HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is a free and confidential, active listening helpline and email support service offering non-directive support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to substance use. Freephone: 1800 459 459 Email: helpline@hse.ie

Al-Anon is a support group for people affected by someone else’s drinking, be it a friend or a family member. The Al-Anon Confidential Helpline operates from 10am-10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Helpline: 01 873 2699 Email: info@alanon.ie

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a Twelve-Step Fellowship dedicated to helping anyone suffering because of their drinking. Through mutual support, the AA aims to help its members achieve and maintain sobriety. There are no membership fees. Leinster Office: 01 8420700 Other County Offices Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie

The Alcohol Forum is a registered charity based in the North West of Ireland that works to prevent and reduce alcohol related harms in communities. Office: 074 91 25596 Email: info@alcoholforum.org

SASSY: Substance Abuse Service Specific to Youth; SASSY is a HSE community service providing support to young people under 18 years of age, resident in Dublin North City and County for whom drug use or alcohol use is having a significant negative impact on their daily lives. Office: 01 856 6837 or  01 7785980 Email: SASSY@hse.ie

YoDA: Youth Drug and Alcohol Service: YoDA provides assistance and treatment to under-18s who are having problems related to their drug or alcohol use for people living in LHO areas Dublin South-West & Dublin South City. YoDA provides expert treatment based on the individual needs of the service user. Office: 01 921 4978

You can also find a comprehensive list of alcohol treatment services and details of regional drugs and alcohol task forces on the HSE website.