Wolford6 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 New UK Government guidelines recommend a binge-drinking limit of 3 pints of beer. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/12087910/Three-pints-of-beer-a-night-considered-for-binge-drink-limit.html Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 They are on the planet where drinking that level of alcohol is harmful. Let's face it, it's a dangerous, addictive chemical with long term harmful effects and which can induce anti-social and self-harming behaviour. If it were discovered now, it would be instantly banned. However, it's only a guideline so carry on, folks.... "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Let's face it, it's a dangerous, addictive chemical with long term harmful effects and which can induce anti-social and self-harming behaviour. If it were discovered now, it would be instantly banned. Just about every society throughout history has developed a drug of choice. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just about every society throughout history has developed a drug of choice. That doesn't make any of them good for you though. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 That doesn't make any of them good for you though. Slightly off topic but talking about the 'drug of choice' made me think of aspirin that is very widely used around the world but if it had been developed today and submitted for approval by government agencies it would most likely never be approved due to it's risk profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C H Calthrop Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'm wondering if in any of these "guidelines" ever consider non consumption of alcohol as the default position on safe limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 like, drugs are bad, m'kay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Research has shown that not drinking, not smoking, not shagging and not watching Wigan doesn't actually make you live longer...it just seems that way. “If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.” Zen Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 They are on the planet where drinking that level of alcohol is harmful. Let's face it, it's a dangerous, addictive chemical with long term harmful effects and which can induce anti-social and self-harming behaviour. If it were discovered now, it would be instantly banned. However, it's only a guideline so carry on, folks.... Quite. And nobody is suggesting banning booze or anything like it. Rather, after a twenty-plus year review of all the available data they've decided that, in the past, risks have been downplayed and any benefits overstated. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 New UK Government guidelines recommend a binge-drinking limit of 3 pints of beer. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/12087910/Three-pints-of-beer-a-night-considered-for-binge-drink-limit.html I'll probably limit myself to three pints tonight. Got to get through this bottle of Pinot Gris first though. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun mc Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Its a fairly damming piece and the guidelines would seem draconian for anyone that likes a few beers I'm surprised that there are only 9 replies on this subject, I expected more like 9 pages by now..........are we all thinking oh s*$t?? Or are we just ignoring it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Its a fairly damming piece and the guidelines would seem draconian for anyone that likes a few beers They're guidelines, not rules. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Must admit I've been suspicious of the "glass a day keeps the doctor away" advice.....stands to reason that, if you're adding a toxin to your system, it's best to give your body as much break from it as possible (i.e. at least 1 day off between drinking) and I've tried to follow that rule for a while now....obvs the longer you can abstain to give your system a break, the better. After NYD I promised myself a dry January and I'm hoping I can abstain for another 3 weeks (counting down the days!)........can't see many weekend bingers sticking to the 3 pint guideline though....I'm afraid that when I'm on it - i am indeed on it and 3 would be a mere warm up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Must admit I've been suspicious of the "glass a day keeps the doctor away" advice.....stands to reason that, if you're adding a toxin to your system, it's best to give your body as much break from it as possible (i.e. at least 1 day off between drinking) and I've tried to follow that rule for a while now....obvs the longer you can abstain to give your system a break, the better. After NYD I promised myself a dry January and I'm hoping I can abstain for another 3 weeks (counting down the days!)........can't see many weekend bingers sticking to the 3 pint guideline though....I'm afraid that when I'm on it - i am indeed on it and 3 would be a mere warm up You are right to be suspicious if you are getting info from newspapers. Once over the age of sixty, a small amount of alcohol does seem to do good. Before then, it is almost always bad. The amount over 60 should be daily, about a small glass of wine or half a pint or so. THe benefits of red wine over beer or spirits apply if you are in a wine drinking country, vodka is best in Russia and beer in Britain. In other words, whatever makes you fit in. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Confined to barracks but quite fancy going out for a few pints. Got a load of booze in the house but its not the same. Pot of tea it is, then. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Confined to barracks but quite fancy going out for a few pints. Got a load of booze in the house but its not the same. Pot of tea it is, then. You're very much like me then; I really can't take to drinking in the house and rarely ever bother. If pubs ceased to exist I'd probably end up tea-total. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Pot of tea it is, then. You say it like that's a bad thing. If they ever announce that tea is bad for you I'm leaving the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Crossing the road increases your risk of dying. Watching Fev increases my risk of dying. Everything carries a risk. Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. The ancient name for yeast was "godisgood" Everything you do increases your risk of dying. Being born increases your risk of dying. I see nothing wrong with drinking alcohol in moderate amounts. Which is what I'm dong while I type this post. “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WearyRhino Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 You say it like that's a bad thing. If they ever announce that tea is bad for you I'm leaving the planet. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3008177/Bad-skin-toothache-nosebleeds-nice-hot-cuppa-maybe-bad-you.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 These statistics are always reached after extensive research. I for one will follow the guide lines to the letter. Taking this into account and allowing for the drink I have had so far this year,I will officially be allowed a small sherry on December 28th. Has anyone got the address for Dignitas? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 You say it like that's a bad thing. If they ever announce that tea is bad for you I'm leaving the planet. Tutns out that tea is bad for you after all!:-) “If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.” Zen Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Watching Fev increases my risk of dying. To be fair, their fans aren't anywhere near as nasty, nowadays. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 To be fair, their fans aren't anywhere near as nasty, nowadays. No need when the opposition crumble like the Bulls did last July at Odsal “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 You are right to be suspicious if you are getting info from newspapers. Once over the age of sixty, a small amount of alcohol does seem to do good. Before then, it is almost always bad. The amount over 60 should be daily, about a small glass of wine or half a pint or so. THe benefits of red wine over beer or spirits apply if you are in a wine drinking country, vodka is best in Russia and beer in Britain. In other words, whatever makes you fit in. Raze the age limit 4 entree 2 a pub 2 60. Problem solved and a healthier populashun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Raze the age limit 4 entree 2 a pub 2 60. Problem solved and a healthier populashun. Have I missed something? Why have you started this "chav" spelling? "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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