Why do we Brits drink so much?

We’re facing an epidemic of cirrhosis.

Booze-related admission to mental hospitals up 300 per cent in seven years.

A child of ten in A and E with alcohol problems.

Alcohol related violence and health problems cost this country Ł20 billion a year. And what’s the government gonna do about it - put warning labels on bottles or extend pub opening hours?

Would raising the age limit from 18 to 21 help control our love of liquor? (no )


Compared to the other European countries (such as France) we drink much more. However, other countries that have dreary weather such as Norway and Russia also have drinking issues.

What are we like compared to USA and Australia? I always get the impression that the Aussies love to get pissed!

Any thoughts?