THEODORE NIKODEM (1:123/140) wrote to ALL at 14:15 on 24 Aug 2004:

 TN> To bring it even more back on topic,  ALASKA (now we're on topic)
 TN> also has a high percapita consumption of alcohol. Despite
 TN> stereotypes, the consumption is broad based by many diverse groups.

I had to change the scope of the echo from Alaska to the North some time
ago because there were very few Alaskans left.  But since Alaska has the
same problem as Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and northern Europe, what
causes it?

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

Steven Horn (steven.horn{at}gmail.com)
Moderator, ALASKA_CHAT 
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