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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

WHO recommends limits on alcohol consumption during lockdowns

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Gee I guess your Tinder date won't be as much fun now!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
The World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe on Tuesday published a report calling for people to limit their alcohol intake during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the WHO, an increase of alcohol consumption while countries around the world are on lockdown to prevent further spread of the disease can lead to "health vulnerability, risk-taking behaviours, mental health issues and violence."

The organization notes that alcohol "compromises the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes."

A pandemic myth that claims consuming high-strength alcohol can kill the virus is false and can lead to fatal health consequences, the WHO says.

Alcohol consumption kills 3 million people a year, the WHO said in its statement, adding that existing laws aimed at preventing alcohol overuse, such as those that restrict access to alcohol, should not be relaxed during the pandemic.

“Alcohol is consumed in excessive quantities in the European Region, and leaves too many victims,” Carina Ferreira-Borges, manager of WHO Europe's Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Program, said. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we should really ask ourselves what risks we are taking in leaving people under lockdown in their homes with a substance that is harmful both in terms of their health and the effects of their behaviour on others, including violence.”
https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/493103-who-calls-for-limits-on-alcohol-consumption-during-lockdowns

I volunteer to drink her share! biggrin

Just when we thought the news couldn't get any more depressing! furious

FNW · Guru

WHO also said nothing to worry about.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Okay, with all the bars and pubs closed...that means people who choose to have a ****tail, are drinking at home.

Wouldn't the bright side be, a big reduction in the amount of drunk driving accidents?

I've got to believe, they are at an all time low. (No, I haven't seen any statistics. But, it stands to reason.)

Just a guess! wink

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yes we can “ prevent’. all kinds of things by shutting down human activity. Which also happens to be the goal of environmentalists and communists.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Yes we can “ prevent’. all kinds of things by shutting down human activity. Which also happens to be the goal of environmentalists and communists.

Oh, and I didn't mean to imply, that I'm in favor of that.

I was just trying to poke a little fun, at "Miss Doom and Gloom" at the WHO. (Why can't she look at the bright side, for goodness sake! wink )

And, even when drinking at home, of course, moderation is the key.

And as adults, we get to decide that, for ourselves. Not some person at the WHO.

JMHO. smile

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yeah at least they are home not driving!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Yeah at least they are home not driving!

See! I managed to find a "bright side"! wink

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

😀

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸

Good job!

You are doing your part, for the economy! wink

And, being safe, at the same time! smile

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸
Good job!
You are doing your part, for the economy!
And, being safe, at the same time!

Yep. My goal.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸

Supporting small business!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸
Supporting small business!

Liquor stores are state owned here. So, def not small business. More like BIG GOVERNMENT.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Perhaps you should move.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.

We are not allowed to travel remember?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

So sad.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

We used to have a Republican Gov. But, now we don't. Hopefully we can toss this one out.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
We used to have a Republican Gov. But, now we don't. Hopefully we can toss this one out.

So you're not voting MAGA?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
We used to have a Republican Gov. But, now we don't. Hopefully we can toss this one out.
So you're not voting MAGA?

Are you having trouble following the conversation?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
We used to have a Republican Gov. But, now we don't. Hopefully we can toss this one out.
So you're not voting MAGA?
Are you having trouble following the conversation?

Lol.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.

I guess your state doesn't CARE if people die.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.
I guess your state doesn't CARE if people die.

So which is it? Is your state ridiculous, or is mine killing people.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

So, we are distancing and you are not but yet here you are lecturing. Did you send money to AOC this year?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.
I guess your state doesn't CARE if people die.
So which is it? Is your state ridiculous, or is mine killing people.

You are the one lecturing.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Tignanello wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I just went and stocked up. 😷🍸
Supporting small business!

Nope,State owned. One of our only sources of revenue.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.
I guess your state doesn't CARE if people die.
So which is it? Is your state ridiculous, or is mine killing people.

You are the one lecturing.

😂

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Perhaps you should move.
I guess your state doesn't CARE if people die.
So which is it? Is your state ridiculous, or is mine killing people.

You are the one lecturing.
😂

We are both quite the masters at that! biggrin

Lindley · Guru

I got enough wine to share🍷

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Not a wine drinker, not a drinker in general, but I do like a nice mixed drink on occasion. I'd love to be sipping something frosty on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Bexar County Sheriff's Office (San
Antonio) posted that DWI accidents
have been significantly reduced in
the last three weeks. There is a
small rise in domestic violence
calls, and fewer road rage calls.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Auto insurance companies are giving a reimbursement due to the lack of accidents through less traffic on the roads.

-- Edited by Forever Sunshine on Friday 17th of April 2020 06:07:51 AM

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Forever Sunshine wrote:
Auto insurance companies are giving a reimbursement due to the lack of accidents through less traffic on the roads.

-- Edited by Forever Sunshine on Friday 17th of April 2020 06:07:51 AM

Ooooh... I hope that ours does that. They won't though. They're govt, like your liquor stores. Money hungry at the best of times.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

My insurance company is giving me fifty bucks.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Our physical liquor stores are closed but if you want some hard liquor, you can still order it online to be delivered.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

The same people who deliver our chinese food are the same people who deliver our booze. Only if we don't want to leave the house though. Our liquor stores are open.

FNW · Guru

Our nearest BMW dealer has offered to pick my car up and drop off so they can service it. They must need the work.

My doctor's office called yesterday to schedule a telemedicine check up of my BP. I was coloring my hair and told them it wasn't a good time but to check back. They must need the work.

This shut down is affecting so many businesses, large and small.

Lindley · Guru

How do you like your BMW fnw? We are planning on buying a bigger car so I can transport the grandkids in, if we need to and BMW’s are one of the vehicles we were considering looking at.

FNW · Guru

I love it. I think. It's been so long since I've driven anywhere I forget. I guess I should go out and start it just to make sure the battery isn't dead.

But I love it. It's a hard top convertible. As soon as we get a warm day, we'll go for a drive.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
Our nearest BMW dealer has offered to pick my car up and drop off so they can service it. They must need the work.

My doctor's office called yesterday to schedule a telemedicine check up of my BP. I was coloring my hair and told them it wasn't a good time but to check back. They must need the work.

This shut down is affecting so many businesses, large and small.

My BMW dealership offered as well. But I have put maybe 4K miles on my car this year. I do not need any service.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
How do you like your BMW fnw? We are planning on buying a bigger car so I can transport the grandkids in, if we need to and BMW’s are one of the vehicles we were considering looking at.

They drive really nicely, are comfy and safe. However in the past two years have reduced their warranties so just take a look at that aspect. I am on my third one. I do think my next car won't be a BMW though. I need more cargo space, not seating space, and I do not like the X-5, it feels too "trucky"

Lindley · Guru

Thank you fnw and ikwtd, My husband really liked the bmw he rented on a business trip, I personally love my Lexus and love the one I have now almost 9 years old and except for being rear ended never had any issues and only took it in for maintenance. The issue my husband has is that he hates the grill on the newer models, now he is thinking a Ford Explorer which I liked the one I had a few years ago. We could afford both the Lexus or bmw, but the older my husband gets the harder it is for him to spend money.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 04:17:29 PM

FNW · Guru

He'll go back. My parents went through that stage. Had the Explorer, a Kia, cars in that class. Now they have a Mercedes and a Cadillac. And are thinking about another Corvette.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
Thank you fnw and ikwtd, My husband really liked the bmw he rented on a business trip, I personally love my Lexus and love the one I have now almost 9 years old and except for being rear ended never had any issues and only took it in for maintenance. The issue my husband has is that he hates the grill on the newer models, now he is thinking a Ford Explorer which I liked the one I had a few years ago. We could afford both the Lexus or bmw, but the older my husband gets the harder it is for him to spend money.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 04:17:29 PM

A range rover is an option too.

Lindley · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Thank you fnw and ikwtd, My husband really liked the bmw he rented on a business trip, I personally love my Lexus and love the one I have now almost 9 years old and except for being rear ended never had any issues and only took it in for maintenance. The issue my husband has is that he hates the grill on the newer models, now he is thinking a Ford Explorer which I liked the one I had a few years ago. We could afford both the Lexus or bmw, but the older my husband gets the harder it is for him to spend money.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 04:17:29 PM
A range rover is an option too.

Wow! they are nice! doesn’t the Queen of England drive a Range Rover?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Thank you fnw and ikwtd, My husband really liked the bmw he rented on a business trip, I personally love my Lexus and love the one I have now almost 9 years old and except for being rear ended never had any issues and only took it in for maintenance. The issue my husband has is that he hates the grill on the newer models, now he is thinking a Ford Explorer which I liked the one I had a few years ago. We could afford both the Lexus or bmw, but the older my husband gets the harder it is for him to spend money.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 04:17:29 PM
A range rover is an option too.
Wow! they are nice! doesn’t the Queen of England drive a Range Rover?

She doesn't drive. Maybe chauffeured in one. I don't know.

Lindley · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Thank you fnw and ikwtd, My husband really liked the bmw he rented on a business trip, I personally love my Lexus and love the one I have now almost 9 years old and except for being rear ended never had any issues and only took it in for maintenance. The issue my husband has is that he hates the grill on the newer models, now he is thinking a Ford Explorer which I liked the one I had a few years ago. We could afford both the Lexus or bmw, but the older my husband gets the harder it is for him to spend money.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 04:17:29 PM
A range rover is an option too.
Wow! they are nice! doesn’t the Queen of England drive a Range Rover?
She doesn't drive. Maybe chauffeured in one. I don't know.

She actually does drive when she is at her castle in Scotland, she was actually a mechanic when she was in the royal army during ww2.

-- Edited by Lindley on Saturday 18th of April 2020 09:54:29 PM

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

The Queen, is the bomb! smile

She has lived, such an interesting life. She has seen, so much!

And, if she wants to drive around, I would recommend, a Ford Escape.

Nice cargo room. Nice room for grandkids.

Not too expensive.

Okay, Lindley... have your hubby look at Ford, just for fun.

I love mine. I think you, would love it, too!

And, I was a Jeep gal, for a long time.

They have really gotten expensive.

We are back to buying Ford.

At least, they didn't need a bail out, with our tax dollars. If you catch my drift.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I do admire the queen mostly due to the important decisions she has had to make from a young age and through life. It is very interesting. Having to put her sister into a "down" level and also knowing those that are good for the Royal family such as Kate. Hard spot for her to be in and so has given her wants over to the good of the Royals which is a huge revenue draw for Britian.