Binge Britain's stroke alert

People are more than twice as likely to have a stroke if they binge drink, according to new research from a leading charity. The Stroke Association revealed that drinking six or more units in one sitting can raise blood pressure to dangerously high levels and could lead to an increased risk of having a stroke. However, it is predicted that only 40% of people know binge drinking can cause this threat. The Government estimates that 18% of men and 8% of women drink more than eight units and six units respectively on at least one day a week. The association said these figures were part...