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Alcohol. When does it stop being social... and start being anti social? Have your say

What is the North East Big Drink Debate?

Over 90% of the UK’s adult population drink alcohol. Studies show that North East England has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption in the country.

The time has come when we all need to talk about the role alcohol plays in our lives. It’s time to start the debate.

The North East Big Drink Debate is now complete

Thank you for taking part in one of the largest surveys of its kind ever held in the region. Over the next few weeks we will be collating the data and presenting our findings which will help inform the future alcohol strategy for the region.

For further information please visit the Balance website.

Balance. Getting the measure of alcohol.