There's frustration in the alcohol reform lobby, with one campaigner now saying the process of changing alcohol laws has become a joke. Labour has added to the stack of Alcohol Reform Bill amendments, with a proposal to make it illegal to sell RTDs with more than five per cent alcohol.
AUSTRALIANS would rejoice if medical science could prevent 30 per cent of cancer deaths in this country, yet a solution is already available. Cancer Council of Australia chief executive Ian Olver says a dramatic reduction of cancer deaths is possible, simply with lifestyle changes.
Expand Stark new research has laid bare alcohol's toll on innocent victims, with liquor playing a major part in large numbers of murders, fires, car crashes, random assaults and violence in the home.
From The Irish Times Geography, emigration, drug and alcohol consumption, and reduced Garda resources all play a part in the number of recorded public order offences, writes CONOR LALLY , Crime…
By Paul O ’Brien, Political Editor in the Irish Examiner Friday, August 24, 2012 A barman on duty at the Fianna Fáil conference which led to Brian Cowen ’s infamous "Garglegate" interview…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome came under the spotlight this week after the Federal Government announced new funding for programs targeting the problem. Moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy has been linked to a risk of unborn children developing a range of abnormalities.
Geography, emigration, drug and alcohol consumption, and reduced Garda resources all play a part in the number of recorded public order offences, writes CONOR LALLY , Crime Correspondent ON QUAY Street in Galway city at the height of summer, there is little evidence that the recession has battered
Expand One in three New Zealanders have been harmed by their own alcohol drinking, a survey shows. The research found that people most at risk of alcohol-related harm were young Maori men or people living in low socio-economic areas.
By Treacy Hogan Environment Correspondent in the Irish Independent Wednesday August 22 2012 CONTROVERSIAL new laws on drink driving caught just 45 motorists "just over" the limit since being introduced…
From World News Australia Debate over whether the Facebook pages of alcohol brands should come under the same regulatory codes as alcohol advertising, may come down to whether a Facebook…