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Over 1 in 5 blame peer pressure for drinking too much

Monday 01 March 2010

A YouGov poll suggests that over one in five (22%) of people who drink more than they planned put it down to peer pressure.

The poll of more than 2,000 English adults also suggests that 39% of drinkers felt the need to make up an excuse or lie to justify refusing a drink.  Read more.