BBC (UK) – Warning over parent alcohol abuse ‘child effect’
Millions of children are at risk of neglect because of a parent's drinking, and yet the problem is being ignored, say charities. Alcohol Concern and the Children's Society want social…
Sunday Tribune – City council backs away from Arthur’s Day due to drink link
Dublin City Council has decided it will no longer be associated with Guinness's Arthur's Day through the use of its logo on advertising and marketing material, and admitted its link…
Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand) – Supermarkets ‘driving alcohol affordability’
Supermakets should be forced to supply their alcohol pricing data to the Government to prove they are not using it as a loss-leader, alcohol research groups say. A study published…
MediLexicon news (New Zealand) – Raising Alcohol Price Essential To Address Binge Drinking
Research showing that some alcohol is now cheaper than bottled water, published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal, is very concerning and backs the view that price rises are an…
Irish Times – Alcohol the key indicator of early sexual activity
Teenage girls are knowledgeable about contraception and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on sexual behaviour but are less aware of the risks posed by sexually transmitted diseases, according…
TIME – 4 Reasons Binge Drinking Is a Public Health Problem
Binge Drinking in America One out of 3 adults and 2 out of 3 high school students who drink alcohol binge drink, according to recent government surveys. Startlingly, the data…
Irish Times – Rise in suicides related to recession
A steep rise in the number of people taking their own lives is directly related to the recession, an expert on suicide has said. A total of 527 people took…
Ban on happy hours draws closer
A ban on happy hours and all-you-can-drink promotions in Northern Ireland has moved a step closer as proposed laws went to public consultation. Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has already…
Scotsman (Scotland) – Drinkers to get message on a bottle
Alcohol safety messages are to appear on the necks of bottles sold from off-licences in a bid to promote safe drinking. West Lothian's Community Safety Unit is encouraging off-licence premises…
Parents are ‘hopelessly ignorant about drugs’
A leading social campaigner has warned there is little point in trying to educate teenagers about drugs because it is too late by then. Fr Peter McVerry was speaking at…
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