Originally Posted by littleredrooster

Nordic drinking patterns?
I would say the younger ones in Scandinavia are doing much the same as their counterparts in Spain.
Despite the restrictions imposed by the Soviet style State controlled alcohol outlets,only open for certain hours, 5 days a week,the kids still manage to get their weekend fix.
Large quantities are brought in from other EU countries on booze cruise trips which probably out number those from the UK.
For people out in the sticks, illegal stills are widespread and moonshine is easily and readily available for those who want it.
I would say the patterns emerging are much the same as those in Spain,though maybe a few years behind the UK.
Bottle parties in public parks are commonplace,often before a big soccer match and often leading to the same violence and disruptions as used to occur in the UK stadiums and around town.
I would believe from what I have seen that alcoholism is also a major problem,often worse in the country than the towns.
Some put it down to the tedious,boring lifestyle, together with the long hours of depressing Winter darkness.
In addition, the Swedes especially are not naturally very social animals and often need alcohol to help them go out and relax and mix in public.