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Alcohol

Review of new UK alcohol guidelines coming soon.

When considering large studies of alcohol consumption related life expectancy keep in mind sick quitters bias – teetotallers included former alcoholics people already too sick to drink. This may skew some research to look like not drinking is less healthy than moderate consumption.

Calories in Alcohol

If you're weight watching, then also watch your alcohol intake. Gram for gram alcohol has almost the same amount of calories as fat, and almost twice as much as found in carbohydrates.
There is a lot of variability, but roughly speaking
A pint of beer = 180 kcal
A 175ml glass of wine = 120 kcal
A 25ml gin shot (ignoring the tonic) = 180 kcal

Alcohol News

Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42% in just four years

Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42% in just four years

BBC - 19-Dec-2024

Experts urge urgent action, citing Scotland's minimum pricing policy as a solution

Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge

Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge

The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024

Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm

Alcohol poses higher risks for those in poor health or with lower socioeconomic status

Alcohol poses higher risks for those in poor health or with lower socioeconomic status

The Guardian - 12-Aug-2024

Health advice should avoid recommending alcohol for any potential benefit

There's no proper evidence that moderate drinking improves health in any way

There's no proper evidence that moderate drinking improves health in any way

The Guardian - 25-Jul-2024

Sorry, yet another meta study showing no healthy level of alcohol consumption

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Alcohol Resources

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Edi - Endorphin Dealer Institute

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Endorphin spirits trigger feelings of pleasure, without the downsides of alcohol

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

Scientific journal covering research concerning alcohol abuse and its treatment.

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Alcohol Blog Posts

New UK Alcohol Guidelines - Are you feeling lucky?
09-Feb-2016

New UK Alcohol Guidelines - Are you feeling lucky?

Just the one won't kill me... well, it might, as there is no safe level for drinking alcohol

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Topics covered in this page:
Alcohol, Beer, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Wine