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Two thirds 'turn to drink' to relax after a stressful day at work

Two thirds 'turn to drink' to relax after a stressful day at work

  • 60 per cent blamed work for their stress levels while half blamed financial worries

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 03:46 EST, 6 July 2012 | UPDATED: 03:46 EST, 6 July 2012

Most adults admit they turn to alcohol to help them cope after a stressful day, according to new research.

A survey for the charity Drinkaware found almost two-thirds of people aged 30-45 drank alcohol to unwind.

A fifth of men and nearly one in six women said they drank every day or most days of the week.

Long day? Charity Drinkaware warns alcohol can be a 'false friend' at times of stress

Long day? Charity Drinkaware warns alcohol can be a 'false friend' at times of stress

Four out of 10 women and a third of men said they were drinking more than the Government's daily unit guidelines, which are set at 3-4 units for men and 2-3 units for women.

Almost half of the 2,000 people questioned (44 per cent) said they were more likely to drink after a stressful day and more than a third (37 per cent) said they thought about having a drink on the way home.

The majority of those questioned (60 per cent) blamed work for their stress levels while half blamed financial worries and more than a third (36 per cent) said family life caused stress.

Siobhan McCann, head of campaigns and communications at Drinkaware, said: 'Alcohol can be a 'false friend' when you are trying to deal with stress.

'Even though it might seem like a few drinks can relieve the pressures of the day, in the medium to long term it can actually add to them - whether they're work, financial or family related.

'Stress can also be an excuse for people to drink more than they should, especially if they don't realise the negative impact it can have on their health and wellbeing.

'Think about your evening routine - if you spend most of your time on the sofa with a drink in your hand, look at other hobbies you can enjoy with family and friends to help clear your mind. With a summer of sport ahead, there has never been a better time to get out and get active.'

Professor Paul Wallace, chief medical adviser to Drinkaware, said alcohol can disrupt sleep, cause weight gain and increase the risk of cancer, hea rt and liver disease.

'The more you consume, the more your body gets used to it. So make a point of having days off from drinking so that your body doesn't develop a tolerance to alcohol,' he said.

ICM carried out an online survey of 2,008 UK adult drinkers aged between 30-45 in May 2012.

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In most Films or series on TV, what we see is after "work" or returning "Home" is the Glass and Bottle of wine being taken out of the Fridge. Or, the Drinks cabinet being opened to reveal a Bottle of Spirits. Does that subliminally tell us it is the best way to unwind ???

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But I thought it cured cancer.

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Oops, that's me!

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I would much rather smoke a spliff, but I cant because it is illegal, so in order to get some respite from the stresses of life I am forced by the state to imbibe in a far more dangerous substance that alcohol is. When I eventually get cirrosis of the liver will I be able to sue the state for this injustice that is forced upon me ?

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Most of us do jobs we hate for vile company's who pay cr*p wages! With useless bosses who don't know there back side from their elbow about the anything that the job entails! When things don't go according to their pie in the sky plans; "It's the workers who won't work hard enough"! How on earth some people get to be the boss or managing director I'll never know! It just goes to show you don't need a degree from Oxbridge to become boss, some of the employers I've had are as thick as two short planks!

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'I hit the wife. - mick, jersey, 06/7/2012 10:50' Unfortunately, I believe you...

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Be very careful what you read into this. These charities are state funded and their "independent" findings (not remotely independent but designed to produce a specific result) are then used by the government to justify a subsequent course of action. When they do this, it is claimed to be "responding to public concern" etc. Note to the use of emotive phrases like "hit the bottle", intended to create an image that will, they hope, get the public on their side. The Department of Health is notorious for this tactic, often without ministers themselves being aware of it.

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False friend indeed , sleep severely disrupted and hangover the next morning .

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Alcohol is the equal of any illegal drug in the harm it can cause. All drug taking, including medicines, should be based on informed choice. Banning recreational drugs because they are harmful is illogical whilst alcohol retains a legal status.

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A good laugh is much better for you, watch a comedy programme!

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