Scottish ads target alcohol use, ritual
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060822/ap_on_he_me/britain_pints_in_peril"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060821/capt.ec1df36974954c739263dd601b8a2ad5.britain_pints_in_peril_xag104.jpg?x=130&y=65&sig=YB0cX6voi1vUkcoDiiBosA--" align="left" height="65" width="130" alt="This is an image released by The Scottish Executive, of an undated advertising poster depicting a young woman showing the side effects of excessive drinking made for and issued by The Scottish Executive, the Governing body for Scotland, about the need for restraint in drinking in Scotland. The campaign is aimed at young people who are bullied by peer pressure to buy another round of drinks and the consequences of doing that. (AP Photo / Scottish Executive)" border="0" /></a>AP - Amid the chrome and beech decor of the Henry J Beans cocktail bar, a time-honored tradition is being played out over a lunchtime drink: Dozens of drinkers are buying rounds for friends and colleagues — a ritual deeply ingrained in the Scottish psyche.</p><br clear="all"/>