UK Government statistics with regard to alcohol problems state that there are 15 deaths per week from alcohol induced stupor (loss of consciousness leading to death as the result of alcohol poisoning). We need to consider why many people find the excessive intake of alcohol to be an appropriate activity.

Every society is trying to deal with alcohol problems and no society has yet found the answer.  We do however have the benefit of knowing what does not work. Banning the substance altogether will never work because, even if it was prohibited throughout the World, it can easily be made from natural ingredients and where [...]