It does seem that Brits and Aussies make the news most often for over indulging. Not that they have exclusive rights to the crown.
I recall watching a show while I was in France, I think from a UK TV station, showing the CCTV crew that worked with local police in the UK, and weekends were nonstop people so hammered. Pissing on church walls, fights, and so much stupidity. Pretty amazing.
I guess as someone whose father was an alcoholic, I never had much interest in drinking, always seemed a bit of a waste to me.