Average Brit Spends Â£58,201 ($93,000) On Booze Over A Lifetime And Has 726 Hangovers

These figures were reported today by Benenden Healthcare.

"Day by day, we may not notice our drinking habits and may not think about what it's costing us. But add it all up and the amounts become quite staggering.
Recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption are 3-4 units per day in men, equating to around a pint and a half of 4% strength beer, and 2-3 units in women - a single 175 ml glass of 13% strength wine for women. This means that by getting through 456 drinks a year on average, many Brits are sailing perilously close to the wind and, in many cases, most likely exceeding guidelines.
The yearly financial cost of this level of consumption also gives pause for thought, with £962 a year being no small sum for many families in the UK.
Benenden Healthcare wishes to draw attention to these levels of alcohol consumption, which not only pose a medical risk but a lifestyle risk in terms of financial cost. With 726 hangovers and being £58,201 out-of-pocket, 'enjoying a drink' regularly takes on a new dimension."

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