Teetotallers suffer higher levels of depression than drinkers

Those who abstain from alcohol are also more likely to lack social skills and have higher levels of anxiety, it was claimed. Non-drinkers even have more mental health issues than those considered heavy drinkers, the survey found. Scientists found that the happiest people were drinkers who averaged two glasses of wine, a bottle of beer, or a shot of spirits a week. One reason why non-drinkers were more gloomy could be that they have few friends.

Teetotallers suffer higher levels of depression than drinkers

Those who abstain from alcohol are also more likely to lack social skills and have higher levels of anxiety, it was claimed. Non-drinkers even have more mental health issues than those considered heavy drinkers, the survey found. Scientists found that the happiest people were drinkers who averaged two glasses of wine, a bottle of beer, or a shot of spirits a week. One reason why non-drinkers were more gloomy could be that they have few friends.

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The Mr. Israel bodybuilding contest in Haifa, Israel, Thursday. (Reuters)

The Mr. Israel bodybuilding contest in Haifa, Israel, Thursday. (Reuters)