So now alcoholism is exclusive to Sweden? Sorry pal, you're wrong. I don't know why you're getting all defensive, but over generalizing a group that has no real boundaries is just stupid.
Many countries have problems with alcohol. It's a tragedy to see a twelve year old addicted to any substance, but honestly, I'm not going to lose sleep over it. It's survival of the fittest. If a person can't resist the temptation of alcohol, then it's out of my hands.
"It's always fun until someone dies." Yeah, well.. that's life. You live, you die. It's going to happen sooner or later. If I enjoy drinking and die by doing so, then so be it. Better I die doing something I enjoy rather than being shot down on the street or stuck on a machine until my entire body gives out.