Stats show ‘shocking’ levels of kids’ alcohol abuse in Scotland
One child under the age of ten is treated for alcohol-related injuries or illness every week in Scotland, according to new figures.
NHS data revealed that as many as 225 nine-year-olds or under were admitted to hospital for alcohol abuse over the last three years, with the number rising to 4,884 in the 10-18 age group.
The figures were obtained through freedom of information requests made by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.