Alcohol consumption and health in Italy

This report provides some of the most interesting facts and figures relating to the use and abuse of alcohol in Italy. After an initial chapter on global consumption habits, special attention is paid to the consumption and overconsumption of alcohol in Italy. A focus is devoted to binge drinking, followed by an overview of the impact of alcohol abuse on hospitalizations, emergency department visits, the Italian National Health Service's expenses, and professional human resources specialized in treating alcoholism. To complete the picture, statistics on alcohol-related deaths are also included.