Driven to drink - The shocking rise of Australia's drunk mums | 60 Minutes Australia

Research shows the consumption of alcohol by women is increasing to dangerous levels, with almost a quarter of Australian women aged between 35 and 59 drinking excessively. As Allison Langdon reports, it’s a national health crisis that has police particularly worried.
Reporter: Allison Langdon
Producers: Stefanie Sgroi, Alice Dalley
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