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Medmech · #1 08-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Teetotallers more likely to be depressed

By BJS
Created 08/29/2009 - 07:02
Abstaining from alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of depression according to a new study published in Addiction journal.

It has long been recognised that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to poor physical and mental health. However, there has been mounting evidence that low levels of alcohol consumption may also be associated with poor mental health possibly due to abstainers having other health problems or being reformed heavy drinkers.

The study utilised data from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT Study) based in Norway. This provided information on the drinking habits and mental health of over 38,000 individuals. Using this data the authors were able to show that those individuals who reported drinking no alcohol over a two week period were more likely than moderate drinkers to report symptoms of depression. Those individuals who additionally labelled themselves as “abstainers” were at the highest risk of depression. Other factors, such as age, physical health problems and number of close friends could explain some, but not all of this increased risk. The authors also had access to reported levels of alcohol consumption 11 years prior to the main survey. This showed that fourteen percent of current abstainers had previously been heavy drinkers, but this did not explain all of the increased risk of depression amongst abstainers.

The authors conclude that in societies where some use of alcohol is the norm, abstinence may be associated with being socially marginalised or particular personality traits that may also be associated with mental illness.

It should also be noted that alcohol use is associated with many physical health problems, with excessive alcohol consumption being estimated to contribute to over 33,000 death in the UK each year and many more injuries. The current guidance is for men to drink no more than three to four units each day, and women to drink no more than two to three units.

The Clk Man · #2 08-29-2009, 05:36 PM

So whats my prognosis my man?

The Swede · #3 08-29-2009, 05:58 PM

"Moderate"? That term is not in my vocab. All or nothing for me baby -- and if it's all, you'll see me on the news.

Medmech · #4 08-29-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

"Moderate"? That term is not in my vocab. All or nothing for me baby -- and if it's all, you'll see me on the news.

I'm moderate because I pass out before all. Now if something were to prevent the passing out.....I guess things can get a bit out of control.

The Swede · #5 08-29-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Medmech

I'm moderate because I pass out before all. Now if something were to prevent the passing out.....I guess things can get a bit out of control.

I never once passed out, just ask John Doe or Bot. Wait, they wouldn't remember, lol.

Medmech · #6 08-29-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

I never once passed out, just ask John Doe or Bot. Wait, they wouldn't remember, lol.

If you don't remember.........it didn't happen.

Medmech · #7 08-29-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

So whats my prognosis my man?

The same as mine, 30lbs overweight and happy about it.

Right now I'm drinking Kid Rocks new beer Badass Beer.

Hatterasguy · #8 08-29-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Medmech

The same as mine, 30lbs overweight and happy about it.

Right now I'm drinking Kid Rocks new beer Badass Beer.

Dude, where do you get that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSaIpki6M8A

I'm a social drinker, and I just happen to be very social.

Medmech · #9 08-29-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Dude, where do you get that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSaIpki6M8A

I'm a social drinker, and I just happen to be very social.

At the brewery bout 5 miles from my house.

SwampYankee · #10 09-02-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Medmech

The same as mine, 30lbs overweight and happy about it.

Right now I'm drinking Kid Rocks new beer Badass Beer.

That's a familiar scenario.

Is it good beer?

Medmech · #11 09-02-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

That's a familiar scenario.

Is it good beer?

Yea, it’s good. It’s an ale that is somewhat light but still has good taste and good enough that it maintains flavor. They were expecting it to be a specialty brew but since its test market data has come back they are anticipating much higher demand so full roll out is delayed. We are pretty proud of it here because it has created 364 jobs and that is going to double over the next couple months…not bad for a community of 2500.

Oh did I mention that stimulus money was used to start production? The plant is ran on biodiesel from the beer byproducts.