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Anthony Hopkins sobering message today.

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CabbageWars13 Wed 31-Dec-25 11:57:35

Just to go off piste, I well remember Anthony Hopkins - a very much younger Anthony Hopkins - in the BBC's 1971 production of War & Peace, playing Count Bezhukov.

Just saying.

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Sarnia Wed 31-Dec-25 11:51:21

The reason that drunk driving figures are falling is because driving under the influence of drugs is rising, particularly with the younger generation.
Very few people know the limits or how many units are in their drinks. Making it zero tolerance would remove the guesswork. Also when someone is found guilty for drunk/drug driving I would have their car scrapped and hand them a lifetime ban from the roads. There are far too many cars these days so weeding out those who show no responsibility towards themselves and others makes sense to me.

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rosie1959 Wed 31-Dec-25 11:35:11

I will also raise a glass at midnight likely to be Fentimans Dandelion &Burdock congratulations on your 45 years a bit behind you at 20 years but never really drank alcohol until my late 30s.
Sadly alcoholism still has much stigma I always thought alcoholics were old men in brown raincoat tied up with string only to find they were just ordinary people from all walks of life.

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Fallingstar Wed 31-Dec-25 11:03:30

Was glad to hear Anthony Hopkins delivering a message that was shown on the BBC news today, telling viewers how 50 years ago he had problems with drink and was nearly killed whilst driving under the influence, he has been sober for 50 years since then, proceeding to wish New Year revellers a fun time but at the same time urging caution.
A&E departments everywhere will certainly be overcrowded tonight.
Thankfully research shows that the younger generation do not tend to drink as heavily as our generation nor do they find it as socially acceptable.
Will wish everyone a Happy New Year and will raise a glass at midnight, but mine will be tonic water because like Anthony I had problems with drink over 45 years ago and am now 45 years sober. But for those who like a drop of something stronger, enjoy it, most can stop after a few drinks and simply enjoy feeling merry but if you can’t stop you may need help, make tonight the time you turn to someone close to you and admit you have a problem, then take it from there.
All the very best.
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