The more than 3.8 million Australians who average more than four drinks a day account for approximately 75% of alcohol sales,health lobby group saysThe alcohol industry depends on risky drinkers who regularly exceed their recommended daily intake of alcohol to boost their bottom line, a report has found. More than 3.8 million Australians average more than four standard drinks of alcohol a day, and twice the recommended health guidelines,and these drinkers are targeted by the alcohol industry and branded as ‘super consumers’, according to the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education. Related: Australians' alcohol consumption at lowest level since 1960s Related: Alcohol far more disruptive than ice in emergency departments – study Related: Having a dry January? Your all-or-nothing thinking is a mistake | Masuma Rahim Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com