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Why are the irish alcoholics?
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The Irish have an historic affinity with alcohol, due in part to its central role in their culture and the relatively high taxes that were applied to it in the past. This led to a great amount of bootlegging during the Prohibition Era, making it readily accessible and further ingrained its place as part of the cultural fabric. Irish people tend to be tolerant and relaxed with alcohol due to the long-standing presence of its availability in the country. Additionally, many traditional Irish drinking customs are still practiced and can further contribute to a person’s propensity to drink.