Liver failure among young people is soaring as a consequence of binge drinking. But are teenagers aware of the dangers of drinking? My niece Stacey passed away on May 22nd aged 24. Whilst Stacey was in hospital Channel 4 approached her to take part in a news report/ mini-documentary about alcohol and the affects it is having on youngsters today. Staceys family (and hopefully the other families involved) want as many people to see this as possible to get the message across to other children and parents. We do not have enough help and support out there for these young people and more needs to be done, we have an epidemic on the horizon. We hope this helps at least one youngster or family.
Please be aware that there are images that some may find upsetting or disturbing. Many Thanks for watching. To view the full unedited version with the studio Q & A please visit Channel 4 news.
This was originally broadcast as part of the evening Channel4 news bulletin on 25th June 2008. Our thanks go out to Film-maker/journalist Kate Taunton, Channel4 and Minnow Films ‘http://www.minnowfilms.co.uk/’
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Going out and …
Going out and getting wasted is what us Brits do!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
I’m 20 and love …
I’m 20 and love going out to get wasted every week, but this is news to me, I didn’t know how serious liver disease is in young adults.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
I actually lolled
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I actually lolled
People getting completely hammered and it just turns round and bites them in the .
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Its not from the …
Its not from the government, anybody can grow tobacco or brew booze. Governments in fact want it to stay so they can keep getting their taxes.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
God bless you …
God bless you Stacey.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
yeah, I live in …
yeah, I live in Belgium to, and can hjold my own here, but when I see the ENglish going at it I feel like a little kid.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
FIVE LITRES OF WINE …
FIVE LITRES OF WINE A DAY ?!?! i’m British but ive lived pretty much all my life in Belgium where the drinking culture is much different and i’m known here for getting quite shamelessly ed in the odd weekend. BUT FIVE LITRES OF WINE EACH DAY????Everytime i see reports on the telly bout the situation in the UK i’m so relieved… I would be considered a drinker over there and here i’m the wino…
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
ervery tool given …
ervery tool given to us by our government such as guns alcohol and tobacco are tools that kills us and the numbers dont lie open your eyes people!!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
this is horrible …
this is horrible tho really i cant believe our government makes such a big deal out of pot but then people that are 24 years old are having liver failure?? at that age your suppose to be in the prime of your life not in a hospital bed dying! i guess its of no concern to our government because maybe alc is a useful tool in population reduction!!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
once there is no …
once there is no need for something there is not a want for something!!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
people that binge …
people that binge drink are no different then any other drug addicts they binger drink to satisfy certain physical and emotional needs otherwise unattainable sober!!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
know wuts the best …
know wuts the best buzz around ? its called being an independent person! dont follow people that do something if you dont want to do it. Look at is this way
1 is it gonna benefit me 2 what am i getting out of this really?? 3 what else could i be doing??? 4 why cant i be the same way sober?? once you find your solution to the last question im sure you wont wanna drink anymore!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
idiots who drink …
idiots who drink that much everyday! i dont drink not anymore dont get no thrill from it tbh
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
for the last 5 …
for the last 5 years i had been drinking every weekend fri and sat however last year i stoped and only hav a binge once a month now im 21 now started drinking at 14
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
You or someone you …
You or someone you know READY and WILLING to break any addiction, including alcohol and drugs (for good)? Message me TODAY!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
5 litres of beer, …
5 litres of beer, sounds like a friday night…
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
lol. shouldnt b …
lol. shouldnt b larfin but lol
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
I binge drink once …
I binge drink once a month and I feel fine. Cheers.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Im not sure who you …
Im not sure who you are referring to that is cool speakman? Binge drinking doesnt make you cool, it can kill you!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
nah, they’re too …
nah, they’re too cool
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
I hope this video …
I hope this video helps people out there who go out binge drinking…R.I.P Stacey!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Thank you to …
Thank you to everyone for their help and support over the last 5 months.We have made ppl listen and we have all raised awareness all over the world.Please continue to support this much needed cause.Our Children deserve better.They are our future X
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
We have got great …
We have got great support from everyone and wanted to say Thanks for all your help in taking Staceys story all over the world and warn others of the dangers, it could easily happen to someone you know, and Staceys story could save their life, please, please pass this message on to everyone you know x
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Thanks to Stacey’s …
Thanks to Stacey’s lovely family for all their doing about the matter. Stacey is touching more hearts everyday. xxxxxx
July 10th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Thinking of you …
Thinking of you Stacey!!