The over-50s in Shropshire are are the most likely age group to be struggling with alcohol issues.
The Shropshire-based arm of national charity With You is encouraging over-50s to review their alcohol intake and reach out for support
A study previously published in 2016 by Drink Wise, Age Well, and backed by With You Shropshire, detailed age-related reasons for turning to alcohol, including dealing with retirement, bereavement, loss of sense of purpose in life, fewer opportunities to socialise and a change in financial circumstances.
"Our service provides practical support to those struggling with their alcohol consumption and helps them to reach their goals - whether it be full abstinence or reducing their intake and reliance. One of them, 67-year old John has a long and complex history with alcohol but when his wife passed away 18 months ago, his issues deepened. John’s GP referred him to With You Shropshire five months ago to help him manage his relationship with alcohol.
Joseph said: “I was drinking 25 pints of lager per week and I badly wanted to stop drinking. I acknowledged that I wasn’t doing my health any good and felt that I needed some external support.”
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