Stay off the sauce..... in blackpropaganda

It is a joke that every other weeks, or even every week, tabloid newspapers in the Uk have conflicting stories about the good or bad effects of drinking alcohol - from drinking in moderation to keep healthy to the danger of chemicals in drink.

Well, today an official statement has been made and given maximum publicity - that there is no safe level of drinking for men or women - any level might lead to cancer etc etc. You should certainly have no more than 2 units of alcohol each day - which is a large glass of wine - but preferably should not drink everyday.

There is no doubt that there is a major problem in hospitals with alcohol related illnesses - but as far as I can see this statement is seen as a load of tosh. It is right that pregnant women should not drink - and there is an argument for moderation. But the blanket statement that there is no safe limit seems to be a positive assertion you should not drink, I can see the brewers and distillers not taking this too seriously - hardly worth commenting on - unlike the fizzy drink makers when faced with a ‘sugar tax’.

So we shall continue to have a glass of wine most evenings with our meal - it is part of the pleasure of the occasion. I cannot see men (and women) on the pull staying teetotal - part of the point of alcohol is to lower inhibitions. In realty of course booze has never been cheaper -and the culture in society has changed.

Moderation in all things should be the order of the day - except for those things which combine physical exercise with a release of energy - know what I mean?