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    8 Reasons To Stay Sober This Season

    8 reasons to avoid the alcohol this holiday season

    he holidays are upon us and everyone is looking forward to celebrating and having a good time with family and friends. Often this means parties, good food and of course, plenty of alcohol.

    While having a few drinks can be fun, it is important to remember that too much alcohol can come with consequences. Most people know that long term alcoholism can cause health problems but fewer people recognise the risks of binge drinking. These include:

    Anaemia

    Cardiovascular Disease

    Cirrhosis

    Dementia

    Seizures

    Gout

    High Blood Pressure

    Infectious Diseases

    To learn more, read the full article here.