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Rising Alcoholism in Poland: The true cost and how to get help | The Krakow Post
Alcoholism in Poland has been on the rise for over a decade, creating public and personal health crisis. A Krakow medical student suggests some solutions.
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Poland has always faced the stereotype of having an above-average level of alcohol consumption. A quick stroll around Krakow tends to reinforce this cliché with the preponderance of drinking establishments. The current trend, however, serves as a red flag. While the majority of the European Union has seen a consistent decline in alcohol intake, rates increased by 30% in Poland between 2001 and 2012. This is in sharp contrast to the yearly decline in consumption the country had enjoyed since 1980.