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Australian notebook. Alcohol consumption down

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Majority of Australians believe we do have problem with excessive drinking. More than 52% drinkers drink to get drunk. However the overall yearly consumption is down to 10 litres per person comparing to over 13 litres 40 years ago. Bottle shops are thriving, pubs are closing down.


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By Vladimir Dubossarsky

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Majority of Australians believe we do have problem with excessive drinking. More than 52% drinkers drink to get drunk. However the overall yearly consumption is down to 10 litres per person comparing to over 13 litres 40 years ago. Bottle shops are thriving, pubs are closing down.


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