Alcohol toxic, addictive, psychoactive
Recent investigations have suggested that acetaldehyde may be responsible for the development of alcohol addiction. Acetaldehyde in the brain may inhibit enzymes designed to convert certain nerve transmitters from aldehydes to acids. The nerve transmitters that accumulate may then react with the acetaldehyde to form compounds which are startlingly similar to certain morphine-type compounds.
Actually, drinking while breast-feeding is fine: http://slate.me/1AE2JBG
The most reckless, irresponsible Tweet of 2014
Drinkawaste.com complained about this campaign through the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland
On the basis the slogan, ” Paint the Town Black” was coined from the phrase ” Paint the Town Red”
Paint the town red, is to engage in a wild spree. The allusion is to the kind of riotous behaviour that results in blood being spilt, according to Urbandictionary.com
Under pressure Diageo/Guinness withdrew the campaign for its alcohol product. It was a clear directive to abuse alcohol on Arthur’s Day and St Patrick’s Day
Now Diageo/Guinness say there will be no more Arthur’s Day. That is good news for the community, the police, ambulance people, hospitals and others, who had to deal with the mayhem Arthur’s Day created
A protein has been identified that plays a key role in the link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer.
Women with higher levels of the molecule in their breasts are more likely to develop cancer if they drink too much, research suggests.
Scientists in Mexico say their discovery could lead to a test showing which individuals are most at risk. Preventative measures could them be taken, such as helping vulnerable people cut down on alcohol.
The protein, an enzyme called CYP2E1, is believed to be involved in breaking down ethanol, otherwise known as alcohol , in the body.
In the process, unstable destructive oxygen molecules called free radicals are generated, which attack cell membranes and DNA.
Free radical damage, or oxidative stress, is known to be linked to cancer as well as other health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Alcohol consumption is a long-established risk factor for breast cancer but until now the reason for the link has not been clear.
In this situation why aren’t women being warned of the dangers? How are drinks companies allowed advertise alcohol without any warning? Why is there no breakdown of the composition of alcohol drinks on the bottles or cans?
The average pint of beer is 92% water according to Nutrition.self.com. So what’s the secret?
It must be the alcohol at around 4%. Alcohol is a toxic, intoxicating, addictive drug
Drinks companies don’t like the word, alcohol, even though they get most of their revenues from selling it
That’s why you don’t see alcohol mentioned in advertising or any marketing communications
Instead they ask you to enjoy xxx sensibly. How do you do that? Maybe that’s the secret!
So they should eat before they go out.
Drinkawaste advice is straightforward. Alcohol is addictive and makes you sick – DONT TOUCH IT!
Good weather makes a big difference. Warm and dry, long bright days
The horses are full of exuberance, bucking and leaping when they’re turned out
They’re without heavy winter rugs and can smell the growing grass
They have to be kept apart from the new-born lambs, might hurt them accidentally
Birds are shouting at each other, robins have to make way for those returning from their winter retreats
Competition for food intensifies, stuff is growing but it’s still early days
Meanwhile the supermarkets take advantage of the ritual Easter feasting
By selling the “Perfect match” for roast lamb, or the “Perfect partner” for turkey
We’re talking bottles of wine, Easter is a big time for wine
But remember wine is usually around 12 – 14% pure alcohol. And can be very damaging to your health
Especially if you drink too much. So…
A glass of wine is good, the whole bottle very bad
Have a good Easter. Paste ferecit as they say in Romania
If you’re a farmer it’s a different story
Its dark, wet, cold. The animals are always hungry. It’s a long time to the spring when stuff gets growing again
You never know what’s around the corner, just when you think you’re on top, something or someone is there to knock you down
The pub could be miles away, but its the only respite. At least you can meet and chat and share.
For a few hours anyway, you’re not on your own
Its late by the time you get there, so much to be done. You have a pint, its well deserved
Whiskey too for the night that’s in it.
Trouble is 40% alcohol is just that, trouble
Alcohol is not a happy drug. If you’re feeling down it drags you deeper
Alcohol is highly toxic, it kills cells, so your health suffers
If anything happens to you, who’s going to look after the animals, the dog?
Who’s going to look after you?
This can be the blackest, bleakest time of year!
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