Binge drinking on the rise

Report by Jean Pierre Cassar

As globalisation and the advent of social media have made the world smaller, the younger generations in Malta are heavily influenced by American and British television shows which promote a 'life is too short' mentality.

The drinking culture is infiltrating in Maltese society, with more and more young persons binge drinking on weekends in the many outlets across the country.

Mater Dei statistics published by Sunday newspaper Illum show that alcohol consumption is on the rise in all age groups, especially in the 15-24 group.

Read more in today's edition of Illum.