What it really feels like to give up alcohol

Politician Nigel Farage Takes on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Challenges of Going Teetotal in the Jungle

To prepare himself for his appearance in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, politician Nigel Farage pledged to go teetotal in the week running up to the jungle. While contestants are often denied access to alcohol on the show, Farage was granted permission to smoke 10 cigarettes a day off camera.

The Challenge of Going Cold Turkey

For some, going without alcohol can be a real challenge. Actor and singer Darren Day, who appeared on the first series of I’m A Celebrity in 2002, admitted that he went ‘cold turkey’ from drink and drugs during his time on the show. However, he has been free from both since 2019.

Nigel Farage’s Love for Alcohol

Nigel Farage has always described himself as “a boozer, not an alcoholic”. He enjoys his “Proper Farage Lunches” featuring copious amounts of red wine and port. His love for alcohol is well-documented, with his adoration of gin and tonic leading him to launch his own range of Farage Gin.

The Dangers of Cold Turkey

Quitting alcohol suddenly, or going cold turkey, can be dangerous. It is important to seek medical help and supervision when attempting to quit. Withdrawal from alcohol can lead to seizures and delirium tremors, which are serious medical emergencies.

Tips for Quitting Alcohol Safely

1. Go slow: Gradually reduce your alcohol intake over a week.
2. Get supervision: Have a support system in place to monitor your health and provide emotional support.
3. Eat properly: Ensure you have a balanced diet and consider taking B1 supplements.
4. Get busy: Distract yourself with activities that make you happy and connect with others who have gone through a similar experience.
5. Rest up: Give your body time to rest and recover during the first week of sobriety.

Conclusion

Quitting alcohol can be a challenging but rewarding journey. It is important to seek professional help and support to ensure a safe and successful transition to a sober life. Emphasizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as good health and well-being (SDG 3) and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17), can help raise awareness about the importance of addressing alcohol addiction and promoting healthier lifestyles.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. No Poverty

• Target 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services including microfinance.

3. Good Health and Well-being

• Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.
• Indicator 3.5.1: Coverage of treatment interventions (pharmacological, psychosocial, and rehabilitation and aftercare services) for substance use disorders.

5. Gender Equality

• Target 5.4: Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure, and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate.

10. Reduced Inequalities

• Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

17. Partnerships for the Goals

• Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

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Source: telegraph.co.uk

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