Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

[trixietrack]

I have actually been thinking about this for a long time. at first I thought from my personal encounters with people in New York, that it seems that more and more people are using alcohol heavily, I mostly started noticing it after 911.

From my observations around the city I have noticed more people who are visibly drunk as well as bars filled with people who are not just having one or 2. Seems like it's everywhere.
and The billboards don't help.
Of course this is my observation in New York, and New York is a thirsty city as Theodore Rosevelt once said.

has anyone noticed this phenomena in their town or city? I have been looking around for statistics but can't seem to find any.
figured this is the best place to find out. any opinions or comments?

[Beaches]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

I am not sure if it's on the rise around here or if I am just more aware of it now because I am not one of the blasted one's when I am out anymore. I agree there are a lot of drunk people around.

[Accountable for Me]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

New Yorkers are probably experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder to the extreme. Although you guys now have one of the safest states for it's size as it was told on our news last night. (crime wise).

For us in BC, Canada a study was done and it was said 65% of us drink more that is good for us. I am not certain if this is an increase or not, but I am guessing it could be as it's quite a bit more than half of the people in this Province.

[bootcampbarbie]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

hubby said that a stat that he read said that like one out of every four is a problem drinker. hummmmm and that human beings in general are prone to some kind of addiction: work, food, alcohol, drugs, you name it, we are wired for it. pleasure, oooh now that would be a lovely addiction. hummm. maybe okra...

[Accountable for Me]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

Yes, Okra would be a great addiction for all!

[betty boop]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

I've noticed people drinking outside pubs at ALL HOURS, 11am and many people are outside pubs (due to the smoking ban here in the UK) but am I just noticed because I have recognised my own problem????

[Accountable for Me]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

I think once we recognize we have a problem the outside worldly drinkers become more apparent. I definitely notice them everywhere all times of the day! Even in the shopping centres. One big thing I also notice is the alcohol fumes coming off of people. Only to think that was me............. UGH!

[Guest]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

MWO membership continues to RISE, so I would say..yeah!

[bootcampbarbie]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

i actually don't notice that people are drinking so much. i just remember that wow i must have smelled like a big bottle of vodka looking for olives.

[IAD]

Is Heavy Alcohol Consumption on The Rise?

Trixie,
Among alcoholics it is. But really....their are a lot of problems in this world. It's hard to cope. If you have other baggage then life can really be unbearable ! IAD.