Alcohol is the UK's recreational drug of choice with over 90% of the adult population saying they enjoy a drink. Drinking is a habit that starts early, with almost 90% of boys in England claiming they've consumed alcohol by the age of 13.

For many of us alcohol is a harmless social lubricant, yet our police and paramedics are quick to link the increase in alcohol consumption with violent crime. For a few of us, drinking can lead to dependency.