The alcohol industry decided to make it clear exactly how much alcohol was in their products. The theory was that visible, easy-to-read labels would promote responsible drinking by allowing consumers to make informed decisions about the drinks they're about make. But according to a a new study published in the Drug and Alcohol Review Journal, the plan has backfired.
In Australia, like other developed countries, drinking has become a big problem among the younger generation. From 1993-2002, over 2500 young people (15-24) have died from alcohol-attributable injury and disease, with another 100…
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