The British Foreign Office have joined the list of organisations promoting sensible drinking messages to boozing Britons. The latest campaign targets British holiday makers in Greece, famed for their excess and alcohol-induced antics. Leaflets and business cards will be given out on the Greek party islands with messages of "Don't get spiked, keep an eye on your drink" and "If you drink too much, things can get out of hand".
Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, spoke on 5Live during a visit to Corfu. He said: 'we want to make sure that people have a great holiday but they have a safe one'. The full interview can be found here.
Each year nearly 1,000 British holiday makers are hospitalised in Greece, more than in any other foreign country despite being only the 6th most popular foreign holiday destination. British foreign office data also shows those aged between 16 and 20 account for more than 70 percent of Britain's consular cases in Greece.
See this Observer story for more on the campaign.
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