Alcoholism in the eastern Baltic

Nocturnal sales of alcohol have been prohibited for some time now in the Estonian capital of Tallinn. The Estonian daily welcomes this policy given that alcohol addiction is a growing problem in the three Baltic states, as well as in Finland. "The consumption of spirits is about as high in Estonia as in its neighbouring countries. Apparently a large proportion of the population doesn't know its limits. Pointing to our traditional wine culture is no excuse: we're talking about spirits and wine here - and not only by the glass. Therefore it's a good idea for Estonia to set an example for its neighbours. They too must find a solution for limiting alcohol consumption because none of the four states is happy with the current situation."

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