Dr Alex George has issued a stark warning about the dangers of alcohol consumption for certain individuals. The former Love Island star and mental health advocate took to Instagram to share his personal views on the matter, emphasising how cutting out alcohol has significantly improved his own life.
Dr George, who marked one year without alcohol last November after giving it up during Christmas 2022, expressed that he's in the best shape of his life, both mentally and physically, since he stopped drinking. He specifically cautioned three groups of people about the risks of drinking alcohol.
He advised them to abstain if possible. And his advice was clear: "Do not drink alcohol if you are one of these three people."
He explained: "First of all, if you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), drinking alcohol with ADHD is like pouring petrol on a fire. It makes the impulsivity worse. A lot of the symptoms we don't want are heightened and it numbs all the good things".
Dr George went on to explain the negative impact of alcohol on those suffering from low mood or depression, stating: "If you're struggling with low mood or depression, alcohol is a depressant. It's not just that hangxiety.
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"If you drink a couple of nights a week over a period of weeks and months, that can cause depression in your brain. It suppresses the brains good energy and good feelings."
Finally, he advised that individuals who have unmet goals, particularly those who believe they could be performing better, should also avoid alcohol. He elaborated: "Thirdly, if you're not achieving your goals and aspirations in life or if you're feeling stuck, alcohol can block us from being the person that we could be from realising our true potential.
"It's not always the case but if you're sat here thinking 'I feel stuck, I just can't quite get the motivation, I can't quite break through, I can't realise my dreams', let alcohol go. He concluded: "Give it a try for six months and you might see a difference. It made a difference in me."
The doctor, who was appointed as Youth Mental Health Ambassador by then PM Boris Johnson, has ADHD himself. He shared his reason for going sober, saying: "Alcohol is a terrible mix with ADHD, has no real benefits to our physical or mental health, and yet I drink regularly.
"I have started to question: why? Like with any relationship, it's good to understand how it's serving us and whether the reasons we signed up to it are even still relevant or helpful. Or even whether the dynamic has changed."
He continued: "Most of the mistakes or poor decisions I have made, I have made while drinking. Arguments with partners, friends or family - drinking. Losing my phone, wallet or keys... OK, I manage that sober but you get my point (ADHD). I sat there the other day thinking, of all my regrets in life, how many of them were done sober? The answer shocked me."
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