So, what are the facts about bingeing?
Dr John’s opinion is that ‘there is no doubt that these days there is an over-emphasis on drinking alcohol and it seems if it is no alcohol available then a function should be avoided. What really concerns me though is the concept of drinking to get drunk and using a combination of spirits to do it. (Young people) spend loads of time controlling their weight and eating well and then lose the plot on Fridays and take all day Saturday to get over it. Even in countries which have had a balanced view on the use of alcohol – places like Italy – there is great concern that this bingeing and the increase in alcoholism is increasing.’ Dr. John, do you drink and if so what? ‘I love a beer at the end of the day and a couple of glasses of shiraz. On special occasions I’m really fond of finishing the day with a single malt.’ Is wine better for you than other alcoholic drinks? ‘There is no doubt that wine has more nutritional benefits that spirits or beer. I also love the story about the First Flee
