Why is Sweden so strict on alcohol?
- Why is Sweden so strict on alcohol?
As Sweden was industrialized and urbanized during the 19th century, industrially produced brännvin became more available, and alcohol caused increasing health and social problems. The temperance movement rose, and since 1905, government has had a monopoly on sales of liquor.
- Do Swedes drink alot?
The Swedes and their ambivalent relationship to alcohol. To sum things up, Swedes have an ambivalent relationship to alcohol and drinking. They often drink either nothing at all or a lot. Alcohol and drinking is a big topic in the Swedish society.