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Most Poles see alcoholism as major social issue, poll shows

09.10.2025 12:30
Most Poles view alcoholism as a serious problem and many know someone affected, a new survey for Onet found.
Access and treatment draw concern. Some 61.9 say alcohol is too easily available. On care, 45.7 judge treatment insufficient, versus 37.5 who say its adequate.
Access and treatment draw concern. Some 61.9% say alcohol is too easily available. On care, 45.7% judge treatment insufficient, versus 37.5% who say it’s adequate.Photo: Shutterstock

The poll says 86.8% see alcoholism as a serious social issue; 64% know someone with a real alcohol problem. Drinking is largely moderate by self-report, but social pressure is common: 74.1% have seen people drink because it is “expected.”

Access and treatment draw concern. Some 61.9% say alcohol is too easily available. On care, 45.7% judge treatment insufficient, versus 37.5% who say it’s adequate.

There is broad backing for tighter rules: 67.9% support a total nighttime sales ban and 59.6% favor banning sales one day a week. Asked about a price shock, if alcohol cost twice as much, 32.5% say they would not change habits, 27.6% would drink less and 18.5% would quit.

The UCE Research online survey (CAWI) of 1,001 adults aged 18–80 was conducted Sept. 26–28, 2025.

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Source: PAP, Onet