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Women & Binge DrinkingMonday 25 November 2002
We've all seen the abusive drunk, pushing it a little bit too far with the bouncers, and getting into fights.

Well the latest statistics from Alcohol Concern reveals that these so called "binge drinkers" are more likely than ever to be women, and they are most likely to be living in the North-West.
Dr Fiona Measham is Lecturer in Criminology at Lancaster University and Sergeant Jan Brown from Greater Manchester Police join Jenni to discuss why.
To take part in debate

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