The relationship between alcohol consumption and ethnic backgrounds is not straightforward as it is compounded by many other factors such as religion, acculturation, and genetics. The differences observed by ethnic group may be associated with strong ethnic identity, strong family and local community ties, continuing links with the host country and maintaining religious values (Hurcombe et al, 2010). Some minority ethnic groups may have strong religious ties that forbid alcohol drinking. Acculturation is a complex process, broadly understood as the adoption of cultural traditions and values of the host society by immigrant groups.