Dry January campaign (From Daily Echo)
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Dry January campaign
7:00am Friday 28th December 2012 in News
Dry January campaign
SPIRE Southampton Hospital is urging residents to ditch the booze to beat liver disease.
Staff at the hospital have thrown their backing behind the Dry January campaign launched by the Alcohol Concern charity this month.
With death rates associated with liver disease up by more than two-thirds in the past 30 years and the average age of patients falling, experts at the hospital believe people need to take action before it is too late.
Dr Mark Wright, a specialist in liver problems, said: “There is a public stereotype of binge drinkers being at risk from alcohol, but they are not the only ones to consider. People who have been drinking regularly throughout their lives, whether to excess or not, are still be susceptible.
“Couples who share a bottle of wine a night, or friends who meet daily at their local pub for a few pints. These habits are just as dangerous over a prolonged period of time, and particularly when a person leads an unhealthy lifestyle, and carries excess weight.”
Comments(7)
Subject48
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11:43am Fri 28 Dec 12
Its just an excuse of those who are looking to carry on, so they "cut down" but not realy quit.
For pity sake
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11:45am Fri 28 Dec 12
Nicole23 wrote:At least that should help slow down the population explosion.
You cant stop just like that it will make you withdraw.
sarfhamton
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12:14pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Nicole23 wrote:I don't think this is aimed at alcoholics, you are right though stopping completely if you are an alcoholic can be dangerous.
You cant stop just like that it will make you withdraw.
Its more about giving your body and wallet a rest for a month, encouraging you to try different ways to socialise and relax.
Subject48
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12:26pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Inform Al
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3:12pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Subject48 wrote:Good time for me to give up, I'm gonna be on cold turkey for some weeks anyway.
hear hear!
Subject48
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3:34pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Nicole23 says...
10:57am Fri 28 Dec 12