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 TN> a high percapita consumption of alcohol

 SH> since Alaska has the same problem as Yukon, the Northwest
 SH> Territories, and northern Europe, what causes it?

 SH> I think it has a fair bit to do with the length of winter and the
 SH> darkness but I do wonder if others have different ideas.

Another factor may be that the northern frontiers attract a "rugged
individualist" type who's attitudes and habits are a generation out of
sync with the rest of the country. Moderation in drinking is a
relatively new social concept.



Cheers,

Jim



... Be moderate where pleasure is concerned, avoid fatigue.
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