Public Health warns about Christmas binge drinking

Friday, 5 December 2014 00:00

Binge drinking over the Christmas period could have a serious impact on your health.

That's the message for revellers from the Department of Health and Social Care as we enter the party season.

It's joined forces with police who are warning against drink driving and anti-social behaviour.

The department's campaign highlights the potential impact drinking can have on people's physical and emotional wellbeing - director of public health Dr Kishore says it can be serious:

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