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Five signs your summer drinking habit is becoming a problem

With the longer days and warm weather proving a tempting time for many to overindulge – here are the signs to watch out for

The Independent UK

BuzzBallz, bubblegum vapes and 99p shots: Have we reached the peak ‘kiddification’ of booze and smoking?

COMMENT: A new alcoholic drink has raised alarm bells thanks to its fun, bright packaging and pocket money-friendly price tag. It’s time we stopped giving ‘adult’ products the CBeebies treatment, writes Helen Coffey

The Independent UK

‘I was told I was going to die’: Woman running half marathon after beating alcoholism

Holly used to spend all day in bed drinking, but is determined to prove to herself she can run the half marathon

The Independent UK

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The real reason Brits are dropping alcohol in January

Mental health, weight loss and fitness were among the reasons why Brits are cutting out booze

Evening Standard

Struggling with Dry January? 6 genuinely useful tips to see you through the month

It's about more than willpower when it comes to cutting back on drinking, and Catherine Gray's chat with Bryony Gordon has the practical advice you might need

Woman & Home

The reason Brits are ditching alcohol in January – and it’s not health

A "staggering" 17.5 million individuals plan to abstain from alcohol in January

The Independent UK

More pregnant women turning to low-alcohol drinks, study reveals

Experts are calling for clearer labelling

The Independent UK

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Mother three years sober taking part in “unthinkable” Royal Parks Half Marathon

A record 250 people are taking part in the London event for the charity Alcohol Change.

Evening Standard

One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugs

The Guardian - UK

Staggering trend of workers ‘turning to alcohol’ because of job stress revealed

Survey of 2,000 workers found 64% drank more for work-related reasons

The Independent UK

UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket-money prices’

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders in England cost same as apple juice

The Guardian - UK

Mom Thinks Her Kids Are Angels, Denies That Her Son Is An Alcohol Thief Until He Comes Home Drunk

"Her kids, her responsibility."

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Better sleep, more energy and feeling in control: the reported benefits of Dry January

Since it was started in 2013 by the charity Alcohol Change UK, the Dry January challenge has significantly grown in popularity, becoming a very popular new year’s resolution. In 2023, 175,000 people officially signed up to take on the challenge of going alcohol-free for the entire month of January –…

The Conversation

Feel like giving up dry January? Expert tips for staying free of alcohol

Telling friends and family makes all the difference, says expert

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How I survived a Christmas Day without booze

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For many, including Mark Beaumont, Christmas means sitting in front of the TV with tinnies in hand – so would a day of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers ruin his festive cheer entirely?

Evening Standard

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

New research has found that 32% of men are planning to forego booze next month amid concerns for their fitness, mental health and finances.

Evening Standard

Have young Londoners really fallen out of love with booze culture?

With a record number of Brits having signed up to Dry January this year and new research stating that nearly 50 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 are sober, Robbie Griffiths investigates why London is going sober

The Independent UK

Drinkers in need of emergency care ‘have higher chance of dying within 20 years’

A team of academics from Australia tracked patients for 20 years.

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The Independent UK

Affected by someone else’s drinking? 3 key pieces of advice for loved ones of alcoholics

When a family member is suffering from alcoholism, those closest to them are often impacted too. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.

The Independent UK

Alcohol dependency in adolescence linked with depression risk – study

Researchers also found that drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly did not predict the risk of depression.

Evening Standard

Hot, sober spring: How to master the art of booze-free socialising

From sober-friendly pubs and dry discos, to navigating dating teetotal — here’s how to still have all the fun minus hangovers this season

The Guardian - UK

Doctors in England and Wales urged to monitor people’s drinking habits

More than 10m people consume alcohol at levels that pose a risk to their health, experts say

Liverpool Echo

Unexpected side effects you may notice if you've stuck to Dry January

The month of January is now almost over

Liverpool Echo

Unusual side effects you may notice after two weeks of Dry January

Many people pledge to stay off the booze for a month in the New Year

The Independent UK

One in seven Brits plan to take part in Dry January 2023, charity estimates

Anxiety and the cost of living crisis were cited as motivating factors for opting out of alcohol

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