Alcohol

Alcohol consumption per capita 8,1 litres in Korea in 2001, 2005 14,8 littres

One of countries that consume the most alcohol

Soju, the most widely used alcoholic drink, made from grain or from sweet potatoes, it is similar to vodka and it has high alcohol content

Below there is a list with some of the most common Korean alcoholic drinks:

* Korean Beer - There are some beer brands brewed in Korea. They are mainly lagers and the most popular are Cass, OB, Hite and Cafri

* Soju - is the most popular Korean alcoholic drink, especially among businessmen. Soju is made from grain or from sweet potatoes, it is similar to vodka and it has high alcohol content.

* Korean wines - Most Korean wines are made from fermented rice, sometimes with the addition of herbs or fruit, to give more flavour. There are many varieties of Korean wines and some of them also have medicinal properties. One of the most popular Korean medicinal wines is Bek Se Ju, made with fermented rice, ginseng and eleven herbs, including cinnamon and liquorice. Another popular Korean wine is made with plums mixed with soju and is called maesilju.

Risk factors for developing a drinking problem include depression, anxiety, or another mood problem in the individual, as well as having parents with alcoholism. Low self-esteem and feeling out of place are other risk factors for developing alcohol dependence.

* 1. escaping pressures, problems, or relieving stress.

* 2. changing a bad self-concept.

* 3. forgetting loneliness.

* 4. boosting self-confidence.

* 5. masking unsatisfactory personal relationships.

People naturally want to feel good, and when something makes you feel good, such as taking a drink, it’s understandable you will want to repeat the experience.

Genetic: If your parents or grandparents were addicted to alcohol, the chances are strong that you will be vulnerable to the disease. Healthcare professionals will take a family history to look for risk factors...