The cost of alcohol misuse
listen now | download audio Alcohol misuse in Australia has now been estimated to cost 36 billion dollars a year. A report that puts a dollar figure on the impact of problem drinking has been produced for the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation. It's identified a huge and ongoing cost
Alcohol factor in 60pc of pedestrian fatalities
Nearly six in every 10 pedestrians who died in road crashes had alcohol in their system. A nine-year review of deaths examined by the State Pathologist's Office revealed that 59pc of pedestrian road fatalities had been drinking. This compared to 33pc of motorists and 14pc of car passengers who los
When drinking causes more than just a hangover
For some people, spending the festive season without drinking can have its advantages IT?S A DIM but mortifying memory: an extended family ? grandparents, grown-up kids and their spouses, grandchildren ? are spending the Christmas break together. One woman has been drinking wine for hours. When her
Alcohol pricing news and updates: Green King response to IFS report; HMRC analysis
The brewer and pub owner Greene King has called for the "minimum pricing debate to continue" following a policy shift towards taxation and below cost options. Greene King, who have previously spoken out in favour of minimu
Youth Exposure to Alcohol Ads on TV Growing Faster Than Adults
Ads Placed on Cable TV Networks More Than Tripled BALTIMORE, Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Youth exposure to alcohol advertising on U.S. television increased 71 percent between 2001 and 2009, according to a report released tod
Criticism of Co-op as it sells lager at less than 20p per can
A leading supermarket chain has been branded irresponsible after it was revealed it has sold lager at less than 20p per can. The Co-op, which boasts of its ethical standards, offered customers in Manchester a pack of four cans of its own-label bee
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