This is one more reason to try it “Sober October” — A British psychiatrist warns “The epidemic of alcoholism in middle age” This can increase the risk of cancer and even premature death.
“I see many men and women in this category in my clinic,” Dr. Max Pemberton wrote on Sunday According to the news published in Daily Mail.
“When I ask them about their drinking, they often don't realise they have a problem because things haven't (yet) gotten to the point where they become physically dependent on it – when the body becomes dependent on alcohol and they start to get shakes if they go without it,” he said.
Pemberton recommends going through a four-question test CAGE valuationA screening tool that can identify a substance abuse problem. CAGE – developed in 1968 by Dr. John Ewing, a psychiatry professor and addiction medicine physician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – stands for Cut Down, Annoyed, Guilty and Eye-Opener.
- Cut down on your alcohol intake: Have you ever felt like you should cut down on your alcohol intake?
- Upset: Have people upset you by criticizing your drinking?
- Guilty: Have you ever felt bad or guilty about drinking?
- Eye-opener: Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to ease your stress or get rid of a hangover?
“Answering 'yes' to two or more of these questions means there may be a problem that cannot be explained away simply as summer fun or fixed by a sober October,” Pemberton wrote.
is similar to “Sober October” “Dry January” – These are month-long challenges that encourage people to abstain from alcohol, which can improve their sleep and mental health, lose weight, lower blood pressure and help save money.
A quarter of Americans are legally able to drink alcohol Participating in Dry January This YearWhile sober October Gaining momentum around the world, especially among the younger generation.
Pemberton says participating in this type of work can help identify a problem that needs treatment.
“It's always a smart idea to cut down on alcohol consumption, but if you start drinking again on the first of February or November, that's a sign that a month of abstinence isn't going to fix things — and it may be time to seek professional help,” Pemberton explains.
An estimated 29 million Americans – It includes approximately One in five middle-aged adults , They are unable to stop or control their drinking despite serious consequences.
new research reveals Any amount of alcohol is not good for your health – it may increase your risk of cancer Various cancers, liver diseasepancreatitis, brain damage, Mental health struggles And Sleep problemsAmong other problems.
