A recent study by The Health Research Board (HRB) has found that People in Ireland drink, on average, the equivalent of 40 bottles of vodka a year.
That some as young as 15 years old in drinks, on average, more than 10 litres of alcohol per year.
Is there a problem with our drinking culture? Maybe you don’t drink, Do you get questioned all the time as to why?
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