www.nextwaveonline.com News Alcohol Abuse On The Rise 16 February 2010 Alcohol abuse is on the rise in many parts of the developed world. Under pressure from recession, rapid change and the stress of keeping up with others materially, many people are coming to rely too heavily on alcohol to help them cope. In his new social comment editorial on this site, Mal Fletcher looks at the problem and the weakness of some governments' response to it. Click here to read the editorial. www.nextwaveonline.com |