Alcohol causes half of all drug fatalities
Deaths caused by alcohol are increasing and account for neary half of all drug fatalities, while fatalities from illegal drugs are dropping dramatically.
Teenage mental illness linked to alcohol, cannabis use
One in ten young teens with mental health issues are consuming alcohol, cigarettes and cannabis weekly. Researchers collected information from more than 2000 people aged 12-30 who attended headspace youth mental health clinics, and found patterns of substance abuse become more commons as young teen
‘Alcohol and diet drinks’ may increase intoxication more than ‘alcohol and regular drinks’
An individual's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) following alcohol intake is influenced by several factors, including food. While it is known that food delays the stomach emptying, thus reducing BrAC, onl
Council sends letter to Minister calling for drink-driving limit to be relaxed
From TheJournal.ie KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL has confirmed that it has sent a letter to the Minister for Justice outlining the nature a recently passed motion which called for drink-driving limits…
Junior Minister to bring alcohol proposals to the Cabinet
Minister of State for Primary Care, Deputy Alex White (Lab), is to bring concrete proposals to the Cabinet next week on long awaited legislation to curb alcohol abuse. The junior…
Junior Minister to bring alcohol proposals to the Cabinet
Minister of State for Primary Care, Deputy Alex White (Lab), is to bring concrete proposals to the Cabinet next week on long awaited legislation to curb alcohol abuse.
Alcoholism Vaccine Delivers a ‘Hangover of Epic Proportions’
An injection that practically eliminates alcohol cravings could help reduce the 2.5 million booze-related deaths each year.
Now your wine bottle will carry a calorie count in new drive to put us off drinking
Calorie counts are set to be put on alcoholic drinks in a bid to frighten drinkers – particularly women – into cutting down. Most manufacturers already include information on units of alcohol on labels in a voluntary agreeme
Alcohol grows as risk factor for death and disability in 2010 GBD Study
From The Globe On December 14, 2012, The Lancet together with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) hosted an event at the Royal Society in London to present…
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes
From News Medical Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an animal study led by researchers at the Diabetes…
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