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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 02 > People drink more during a bad economy

People drink more during a bad economy


April 2, 2009

In good economic times and in bad, we like our vices.

•In boom times, drunken-driving rates, alcohol-related illness and spending on alcohol all increase.

Since the economy soured, consumers have cut back on drinking in restaurants and bars but are spending more on alcohol to drink at....

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