Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’
St. Patrick’s Day & Binge Drinking Culture
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually on March 17th to honour the patron saint of Ireland. It’s a time for parades, green beer, and merriment. However, for many people, St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with binge drinking and excessive alcohol consumption. For individuals in addiction recovery, St. Patrick’s Day and its associated…
Read MoreAnthony Hopkins Celebrates 47 Years Sober
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins (CBE) has taken to social media to celebrate 47 years of sobriety. Speaking out for those struggling with alcoholism or any other addiction, his heartfelt and powerful message has reached over 1.5 million across Hopkin’s social platforms. As one of Britain’s most well-known actors on the screen and stage, Hopkins…
Read MoreRecord Alcohol Deaths From Pandemic Drinking: How to Overcome Addiction
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live our lives. From lockdowns and social distancing measures to job losses and other stressors, the past few years have been a difficult and uncertain time for many people. Unfortunately, some have turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, leading to a record…
Read MoreStudy finds alcohol use is biggest risk factor for dementia
Alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia. This according to a nationwide observational study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, of over one million adults diagnosed with dementia in France. This study looked specifically at the effect of alcohol use disorders and…
Read MoreRise in Reports Involving Alcohol & Drug use Around Children
The NSPCC’s helpline has seen a rise in the number of people reporting drug and alcohol use around children over the last three years. 1,176 people from the North West contacted the charity last year to describe potential substance misuse amongst adults when children and young people were in their care or nearby. The number…
Read MoreLatest Alcohol Concern Statistics
Statistics for alcohol concern Below are the latest alcohol concern statistics: In the UK, in 2014 there were 8,697 alcohol-related deaths Alcohol is 10% of the UK burden of disease and death, making alcohol one of the three biggest lifestyle risk factors for disease and death in the UK, after smoking and obesity An estimated…
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