Binge Drinking

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Binge drinking refers to the excessive consumption of alcohol in a single setting. It is very common among people in several countries worldwide, and is somehow similar with social drinking since it is often done in groups.

Binge drinking is considered a serious public health problem, but can be prevented.

Discussion Questions:

1. What drive people to binge drink?
2. What health effects do overindulging in alcohol have?
3. What can be done to prevent knocking drinks back like it’s an Olympic sport?
4. What kinds of social problems does alcohol cause in your country?
5. Talk about the drinking culture in your country.