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It's commonly remarked that the British have a fondness for their tea, chatting about the weather, and let’s be honest, having a drink. So, it comes as no surprise that data from The Global Drug Survey of 2019, which looked into over 120,000 adults globally, revealed that people in Britain lead the world in getting intoxicated at least weekly. Over time, regular consumption leads to gradual harm that isn't immediately apparent," explains Professor Sally Marlow, an expert in mental health and addiction at King’s College London. "Such damage affects our liver, stomach, skin, and brain. In our 40s and 50s, these issues tend to escalate," explains Professor Marlow. "Importantly, during this period, we're also more prone to becoming heavily dependent on alcohol; for some individuals, this can even lead to addiction—or as experts refer to it, dependence. This makes quitting harder and reduces our ability to manage our consumption. Nevertheless, red...