Insight (1995)

Beer Goggles (2014x17)

: 09, 2014

Are we in denial about alcohol? Hannah drinks up to six bourbons a night. She says drinking is her choice and it's under control. "I work full time, I'm actually studying part time as well, had a baby in December, managing to hold all the plates in the air," she says. "Naomi" drinks a bottle of wine each night to help her fall asleep. It's her secret shame. As someone who's about to graduate from Nursing, she knows it's "unhealthy behaviour" but she hasn't quite managed to stop. Labor politician Doug Cameron, 63, hasn't had a drop in 35 years - he calls himself a functional alcoholic. He credits his wife with helping him turn his life around. This week, guest host Stan Grant asks everyday drinkers why they drink – and how much is too much. Are the guidelines for no more than two standard drinks per day realistic?