From the economic point of view...

From the economic point of view, in England itself, the losses incurred every year as a result of absenteeism on the part of employees due to alcoholism has been estimated to be around 50 million dollars, which, by itself, is sufficient for the building of thousands of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. (9) ix.

As per statistics published in connection with the losses arising as a result of alcoholic beverages in France, alcohol burdens the French budget by 137 billion francs per year (not including the personal losses incurred by the individuals), details of which are as follows: 60 billion francs were spent on courts and prisons. 40 billion francs expended for social benefits and charities. 10 billion francs were utilized for covering the expenses of the hospitals for alcoholics.