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Drinking culture is the set of traditions, rituals, and social behaviors associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Although alcoholic beverages and social attitudes toward drinking vary around the world, nearly every civilization has independently discovered the processes of brewing beer , fermenting wine , and distilling spirits ...
Binge drinking can prompt police action for public intoxication and disturbing the peace. Binge drinking is a style of drinking that is popular in several countries worldwide, and overlaps somewhat with social drinking since it is often done in groups. The degree of intoxication however, varies between and within various cultures that engage in ...
The Polish Beer-Lovers' Party (which won 16 seats in the Sejm in 1991) was founded on the notion of fighting alcoholism by a cultural abandonment of vodka for beer. And indeed in 1998, beer surpassed vodka as the most popular alcoholic drink in Poland. [15]
The world's religions have had different relationships with alcohol, reflecting diverse cultural, social, and religious practices across different traditions. While some religions strictly prohibit alcohol consumption, viewing it as sinful or harmful to spiritual and physical well-being, others incorporate it into their rituals and ceremonies.
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Alcoholism in Ireland is a significant public health problem. In 2021, 70% of Irish men and 34% of Irish women aged 15+ were considered to be hazardous drinkers. [1] In the same age group, there are over 150,000 Irish people who are classified as 'dependent drinkers'. [2]
Many societies have a distinct drinking culture, where alcoholic drinks are integrated into parties. Most countries have laws regulating the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. [1] Some regulations require the labeling of the percentage alcohol content (as ABV or proof) and the use of a warning label.
Acceptance of clinking varies by culture. For example, the habit of clinking glasses is a standard behavior in the Russian culture, [7] rejected in the Japanese one, [14] attitude toward clinking in most European cultures is cautious: [7] clinking glasses is considered to be difficult in large groups and might damage the glasses. [6]