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.
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Two days of presentations titled Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness are being held in Timaru next week. Alcohol Action South Canterbury is hosting the free presentations at the Bay Community Lounge on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 and 29.
Splitting the alcohol purchase age is the most significant measure proposed by Labour MPs, in tabling amendments to the Government's Alcohol Reform Bill.
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 user's comment is an 'ad'.
FIVE YEAR STRATEGY TO TACKLE ALCOHOL ABUSE IN CITY