(The Guardian) – More than a third of 15-year-old girls are repeatedly drunk, compared with less than a quarter of boys, according to OECD research

It is unclear why teenage girls appear more susceptible than boys to getting drunk regularly, but it could be connected to marketing and trends among adults.

British women have the highest rate of binge drinking in the world, with more than a quarter consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in a single session at least once a month. British men are still much more likely to binge drink, with 45% having a boozy night at least once a month. (Read More)