BOOZE BENDERS COST BILLIONS - UK

[dArKeR]

"Binge drinking" is an increasing problem with alcohol abuse costing the country around £20billion per year, according to a new Government report published today.

The study drinking defines binge drinking as consuming more than eight units of alcohol - the equivalent of four pints - in one sitting, and says the problem is uniquely British.

The Cabinet Office study found that employers lose £6.4 billion a year to hangovers and drink-related illness each year.

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The mention of cost to employers makes me sick!

[Maple]

1. Why?

It's the only way they can measure it.