8.2m Britons battling a drink problem


By Philip Johnston, Home Affairs editor

Last Updated: 3:20pm BST 05/06/2007

Analysis: 'It's no longer acceptable to get legless' Wine lovers targeted to cut binge drinking Ecstasy alert Supermarkets selling cheap beer and wine will be targeted by the Government’s new alcohol strategy, which was announced as it emerged that one in six Britons is suffering from a drink problem. Low prices and special promotions are one reason for a big rise in problem drinking, ministers believe. The move comes as the Government published figures showing there are 8.2m people - about one six of the adult population - who drink to excess. This is classified as regular drinking of eight units a day for men or six for women. A unit is half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine. . . . . . . Read Full Article ________________________________________________________________________