Ill health linked to trauma in childhood
Children who are abused, lose a parent, or suffer other hardships may be at increased risk of chronic health conditions later in life, according to an international study.
Spirits increase pancreatitis risk
The risk of suffering an acute attack of pancreatitis - a painful inflammation of the pancreas - is increased following the consumption of just one measure of spirits.
Government raises minimum prices for alcohol by 25-50%
The government took a decision to raise minimum wholesale and retail prices for alcoholic beverages produced in Ukraine by 25-50%, First Deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister Vadym Kopylov told journalists by results of the Cabinet's meeting on Wednesday.
Irish Examiner – Drink-drive detection 7 times EU rate
A study of Europe-wide police road safety operations has revealed drink- and drug-driving detection rates in Ireland are among the highest on the continent. Almost one million motorists across Europe…
Increase of 25% of children in social care in Somerset
The number of children in social care has increased by 25% to 475 since 2009, Somerset County Council has said.
Drink-drive detection 7 times EU rate
A STUDY of Europe-wide police road safety operations has revealed drink- and drug-driving detection rates in Ireland are among the highest on the continent.
Booze could cause ‘invisible’ brain harm
According to new research, 4,000 Irish people could be suffering from an invisible serious brain injury caused by alcohol abuse.
Liver disease up among young drinkers
Alcoholic liver disease in the under 30s has risen by half in the last ten years according to official figures. Doctors are warning of the growing impact of alcohol on young people's health after the findings show a quarter of the population drinks too much.
Our drunken country needs to sober up fast
The autopsy report is still to come but at the tragic last act, Amy Winehouse’s father had no doubts. ‘‘Amy had been off hard drugs for almost three years.
Rise in self-harm linked to recession and alcohol abuse
THERE was a striking increase in the number of young adults engaging in self-harm last year, with the recession and alcohol consumption largely being blamed.
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