However, the real problem is binge drinking. while a glass of wine with dinner may be good for health, overdoing the drinks may hurt your mental and physical health. Says Johnson J Edayaranmula, Executive Director, Indian Alcohol Policy Alliance, an NGO,

However, the real problem is binge drinking. While a glass of wine with dinner may be good for health, overdoing the drinks may hurt your mental and physical health. Says Johnson J Edayaranmula, Executive Director, Indian Alcohol Policy Alliance, an NGO, "Binge drinking is now common. Alcohol intake is increasing, leading to public health problems. Social drinking has increased, particularly among the urban and suburban population."...
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