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German Youth Alcohol Abuse on the Rise

Rising alcohol abuse among young people in Germany post-pandemic; an educator details her work helping those affected.

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Viktoria Goel Mol

Who is Viktoria Goel Mol and what is her role?: Viktoria Goel Mol, an educator at Update, a specialized addiction prevention and counseling center in Bonn, Germany, visits hospitals about 30 times a year to help young people suffering from alcohol abuse.
How is binge drinking defined and what was the sample size of the survey?: Experts define binge drinking as consuming at least five drinks for men and four for women; the survey involved around 7,000 young people between April and June 2023.
How has alcohol consumption among young people changed in Germany since the pandemic?: Post-pandemic, excessive alcohol consumption among young Germans has risen, almost returning to pre-pandemic levels, especially among young adults aged 18 to 25.
What are the statistics on binge drinking among young people in Germany according to the recent survey?: A survey by the Federal Center for Health Education revealed that 46% of respondents reported binge drinking, with 32% among young women and 17% of boys and 10% of girls aged 12-17 admitting to the same.
When is the demand for Viktoria Goel Mol's help highest and what type of alcohol abuse does she typically encounter?: The demand for her help surges during Carnival and Halloween, with most cases involving high-alcohol content drinks mixed with energy drinks, rather than just a few extra beers.

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