Crisis Of Illicit Alcohol In Central And Eastern Europe, Report Finds
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 10:28
in Earth & Climate
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in central and eastern Europe and contributes significantly to the region’s high levels of alcohol-related problems, according to a new report. While illegal alcohol consumption in western Europe is relatively low, the report finds the level of noncommercial alcohol in central and eastern Europe is so high that it renders statistics on official alcohol sales nearly useless.