David Cameron fights to save minimum alcohol pricing
David Cameron is fighting to save his plans for minimum alcohol pricing to tackle Britain's binge drinking epidemic, after a revolt among senior Cabinet ministers.
13 per cent of people have travelled with over-the-limit driver
THE AA SAYS that 13 per cent of people who took part in its recent survey said they have travelled with an over-the-limit driver. The people said this had occurred within last year.
Carlsberg ramps up pressure on PM over alcohol price plan
Danish brewer Carlsberg has become the latest drinks group to oppose government proposals to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol to tackle Britain’s binge-drinking culture.
Off-licences worsen teenage drinking, report warns
COUNCILS have been urged to refuse new off-licences after a report Ârevealed teenagers Âliving near shops that sell Âalcohol are more likely to drink illegally.
Minimum price plans for alcohol ‘doomed’ after cabinet revolt
Plans to impose a minimum price for alcohol of 45p a unit appear doomed in the face of powerful opposition from cabinet ministers in a blow for David Cameron.
Alcohol causes a quarter of Europe road deaths
Alcohol abuse is responsible for around a quarter of the 30,000 people who die in road accidents across the European Union every year, the bloc's drugs agency said in a report published on Friday.
Alcohol marketers use drinker identity and brand allegiance to entice underage youth
While exposure to alcohol marketing is prevalent, and associated with both initiation and progression of alcohol use in underage youth, exactly how it works is not well understood.
High blood pressure, smoking and alcohol most dangerous health risks
From Independent.ie High blood pressure, smoking and alcohol abuse are the most dangerous health risks in the world, a major study has shown. In the space of 20 years, all…
1,800 fewer arrests for drink-driving this year
From RTE.ie Drink-driving arrests have fallen by just over 1,800 in the past year after reduced alcohol levels for drivers were introduced. Figures show the number of arrests for the offence…
Alcohol fuels 30% of self-harm cases
From CorkNews.ie Alcohol is involved in almost a third of deliberate self-harm acts in Cork, prompting experts in suicidal behaviour to urge people to be cautious when using alcohol this…
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