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More Australians are drinking alcohol to get drunk

A beer is poured at the Willie the Boatman brewery in Sydney, Friday, May 4, 2018. A beer tax that slugs craft brewers 40 per cent more for using smaller kegs is due to be axed in the federal budget. (AAP Image/Daniel Munoz) NO ARCHIVING

Source: AAP

New research shows an increasing number of Australians are drinking alcohol to get drunk, and many are confused about what health authorities consider safe or responsible drinking. It's leading to calls for new educational campaigns and better alcohol regulation.



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