British MPs make plea to citizens to curtail alcohol consumption January 9, 2012Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Britons should avoid drinking alcohol for at least two days a week to protect their health, a committee of MPs said in a report published Monday Reference: Alcohol consumption per country Related posts: Liver transplant criteria not discriminatory toward people suffering with alcoholism but based on risk assessment of health outcomes. The number of hospitalizations for alcohol and other drugs have overtaken those for heart attacks and stroke. Mental health issues are a significant contributing factor and needs to be addressed. Proportion of women going to ER for alcohol-related issues increasing New alcohol consumption guidelines uses the latest evidence to provide information for people to consider with respect to their consumption and health risks. Each person has their own level of risk tolerance and can use this info accordingly. alcoholism