Ever wonder why a drink is the urgent go-to after a long, stressful day at the office?
More than just a social release, the phrase “I need a drink” is becoming more of a sweet escape without us possibly realizing it, and working excessive hours may be the cause.
A recent study, conducted by the British Medical Journal, cited as a “meta-analysis” of other published research covering more than 40,000 people, discovered that people working more than 40 hours in a week, were more likely to drink “risky levels” of alcohol.
“Risky” is classified as more than 14 drinks a week for women and over 21 for men.
The study consisted of two groups – one showing people who worked over 40 hours and their likeliness to drink heavily. The other group found that individuals working between 49 and 54 hours were at a higher risk of overindulging in alcohol.
No specific reason was stated as to why this link between longer work hours and an after-work cocktail exists.
So, what’s the answer? Will this news inspire employers to ease up on the workload or is this a call to arms for us to be more vigilant when it comes to alcohol intake?
Check out the full study, here and share your thoughts on the information in the comments and/or via social media @GetJetMag!
