The Ministry of Health and Wellness said 178 people received treatment in public hospitals between December 24, 2019 and January 2 of this year for excessive alcohol consumption.
69 of these cases were registered on the first and second day of this month. 65 people have been admitted for advanced treatment and 23 of them have returned home to date.
Doctors said consumption of more than 14 units of alcohol per week causes an excess in the body, which can lead to harmful effects such as imbalances in blood pressure and diabetes among others.