Binge drinking epidemic a drain on police resources

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'Binge drinking epidemic a drain on police resources'

Report details huge costs placed on forces and health service because of alcohol-related disorder.

Date - 6th April 2015
By - Dan Hatch - Police Oracle

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An epidemic of binge drinking among sections of the public means the number of officers needed on duty increases by around 30 per cent each weekend, a report has found. The study by academics from the universities of Bath and Essex, estimates...

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