TO EACH HIS OWN –
Jan. 4, 2025 – ‘What a lot of people don’t know about withdrawing from alcohol is that there are serious dangers if you are drink dependent. In some cases, withdrawal can even result in death.
‘Events like Dry January don’t work for everyone because many people don’t realise that they are drink dependent.’
An estimated 200,000 people took part in Dry January in 2024, according to Alcohol Change UK.
Meanwhile, more than a quarter of UK adults regularly binge drink, and government estimates suggest there are over 600,000 people in England alone who are dependent on alcohol.
Heavy and frequent alcohol consumption has been linked to a host of different health conditions, from diabetes to dementia and several types of cancer.
‘If alcohol is costing you more than money — perhaps costing you relationships, jobs, friendships — you need to have a good, hard, honest look at your consumption.’
Ian Hamilton, an associate professor in addiction at the University of York, also warned against a ‘DIY detox’.
