I think the point everyone is trying to make is, that amount is now "normal". I'm not sayings its not higher than the recommended amount at all, but I think you would struggle to find someone who goes out for a night out and sticks to 8 drinks maximum. Even then, the 8 drinks mentioned is supposed to be spread over a week. But it's now a very normal thing for British people to do. There isn't really much else for people in their 20s to do to be honest. You'll have exceptions, of course, like people who don't drink, people in their 20s with kids who realise the hangover isn't worth it etc. But it's one of the main way British people socialise. Like I've said, I know it's above the recommended amount, buts it very normal. That's the one thing I disagree about on the comments. Everything else, keep it going. She's an oaf