Understanding the Most Alcoholic Country in the World

Summary by Krater

An investigation into why Hungary has the highest rate of alcoholism in the world, examining cultural factors, historical trauma, and the social role of the traditional fruit brandy, pálinka.

From the video

Answers: Why does Hungary have the highest rate of alcoholism in the world?

• alcoholism rates by country
• cultural history of Hungary
• impact of Trianon Treaty
• locus of control in psychology
• pálinka brewing and consumption
• generational trauma

What it concludes

• Hungary tops the world in rates of alcoholism, with 21.2 percent of the adult population diagnosable as having an alcohol abuse disorder.
• The earlier in life someone has their first drink, the more likely they are to become an alcoholic in adulthood.
• Growing up with parents who encouraged alcohol consumption resulted in more alcoholism later in life.
• Places where alcohol is more affordable produce significantly more alcoholics.
• Historical trauma and a pervasive lack of control lead populations to develop external locus of control and victim mentality, which strongly correlate with higher rates of addiction.