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Mon 07 Jul 2009Sober statistics bear out the fact that our attitude to alcohol is deeply unhealthy

OPINION:‘MILAN HAS banned the consumption and sale of alcohol to young teenagers in an effort to curb binge drinking,” said yesterday morning’s news as I staggered downstairs to make a cup of tea.

“Parents of children under the age of 16 caught drinking wine or spirits will be liable to heavy fines of up to €500.”