Hmmm... I've just noticed I've been edited to death... The last paragraphs should read - "Due to public concern and the opinions of experts the government is seeking to reduce the amount of alcohol drunk, especially by the young. However until we have a change in culture of a similar magnitude to that made 'drinking until you fall down vomiting' popular these problems will only get worse. Perhaps in the future the fashion may be to drink sensibly. I live in hope." Tut-tut Guardian - that's a bit naughty.