Somerset warned about dangers of binge drinking (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Somerset warned about dangers of binge drinking

10:30am Monday 20th February 2012 in Somerset

BINGE drinkers in Somerset are being warned of the hidden harm of alcohol amid a government initiative to change the culture.

Health professionals say that consuming more than six to eight units of alcohol - two large (250ml) wines or two and a half pints - in a few hours, is classed as binge drinking.

Liver problems, reduced fertility, high blood pressure and increased risk of cancers and heart attacks are just some of the possible long-term effects.