Doctor advises 'do not drink alcohol if you are one of these three people'

Dr Alex regularly shares health tips and advice

A doctor has shared advice about drinking alcohol and urged certain people not to drink it. Dr Alex George gives health advice and warnings to his large social media following of over two million accounts.

In a video message Alex said: "Do not drink alcohol if you are one of these three people. First of all if you have ADHD, drinking alcohol if you have 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."

The NHS states that Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.

Dr Alex added that people who suffer with low mood or depression should steer away from drinking alcohol because alcohol itself is a depressant. He warned: "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 brain's good energy and good feelings."

Drinkaware.co.uk say alcohol alters the balance of chemicals in your brain and drinking heavily and regularly is associated with depression. Alcohol slows down processes in your brain and central nervous system, and can initially make you feel less inhibited In the short-term, you might feel more relaxed - but these effects wear off quickly.

The final reason the health expert warns people away from drinking is you feel 'stuck'. He advised: "if you feel you aren't meeting your goals and aspirations in life - if you're feeling stuck. Alcohol can stop us from being the person that we could be from realising our true potential." The advice offered by Dr Alex are his opinions.