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A lot of women in perimenopause and menopause use alcohol as a crutch. The stress of trying to work a full time job, run around after kids, and do housework can all be a perfect storm Paula Leonard, CEO Alcohol Forum Ireland tells PJ. Sandra then points out that soaps show the good times with drink but seldom the bad times.
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