THE TELEGRAPH: More than eight million people in Britain are considered problem drinkers, according to figures released yesterday by the Department of Health.
The startling statistic - equivalent to one adult in six - comes as the Government makes its latest attempt to challenge booze culture.
People also do not know they are drinking too much.
According to figures from the Office of National Statistics and HM Revenue & Customs, people drink twice as much alcohol as they think they do.
An alcohol strategy, published yesterday by the Home Office and the Department of Health, will target supermarkets selling cheap beers and wine. Ministers blame low prices for a rise in drink-related illnesses and city centre disorder. One in six adults classed as a ‘problem drinker’ (more) By Philip Johnston
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