Alcoholism in Swedish women has risen by more than 50% in just four years the government has shown.  Swedish women are hitting the bottle harder than ever now, even more than men.  One important reason is that it's become easier and cheaper to obtain alcohol.  With these high numbers of alcoholism, then there will be more incidences of drunk driving, alcohol-related accidents, and alcohol poisoning. 
This goes to prove that the more available alcohol is, the more people are reluctant to drink, so alcoholism will probably increase also.  

how can it be easier to obtain alcohol? I dont think making it easier will make a person drink more because if someone wants something theyre going to go get it either way.

ILuvCows said: how can it be easier to obtain alcohol? I dont think making it easier will make a person drink more because if someone wants something theyre going to go get it either way.

I think if alcohol is just around then a person will take it. I'm like that with weed, if its around Ill take a few puffs, but I'd never go out of my way and go buy it. But I think with some drinkers after they drink so much because its around then they start buying it.

This is a common way of thinking for occasional drinkers.  They hardly ever go out and buy alcohol, but if someone offers them a shot, then they're totally up for it.  This is really hard to maintain though.  Recreational drinkers may start wanting it more and more.  I could see this being a problem in marriages.  Just because one person can maintain this lifestyle, it doesn't mean their partner can too.  I think it's great to be able to control your alcohol, and know when to say I've had enough, but you have to be careful.