BMA backs minimum pricing in Scotland to end ‘scourge of alcohol abuse’
BMA Scotland has welcomed the Scottish government's pledge to reintroduce a Bill for minimum pricing of alcohol to help address the 'scourge of alcohol abuse' in the country.
Heroin epidemic gripping Ireland, say youth groups
IRELAND is in the grip of a
Drinking Pattern Linked To Alcohol’s Effect On Heart Health
For the first time, new research shows that patterns of alcohol consumption - a drink or two every night, or several cocktails on Friday and Saturday nights only - may be more important in determining alcohol's influence on heart health than the t
Healthy choices can reduce breast cancer risk
By being more active, drinking less alcohol and having a better diet women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 42%.
Irish Examiner – Addiction a live GAA issue, warns psychologist
A sports psychologist who deals with GAA players who have alcohol addiction problems has disclosed that the youngest person she is dealing with is just 15. Caroline Currid, who has…
Finland study urges ban on strong beers in stores
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finnish researchers are recommending that beer and other drinks with more than 3.5 percent alcohol be banned from grocery stores to curb alcohol-related deaths.
Addiction a live GAA issue, warns psychologist
A SPORTS psychologist who deals with GAA players who have alcohol addiction problems has disclosed that the youngest person she is dealing with is just 15.
Minimum price for booze and single police force among 15 new bills put forward by SNP government
FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has put economic growth and gaining more powers for Scotland at the heart of his programme for government. The SNP leader set out his aims as he unveiled 15 pieces of legislation, in
Alcohol factor in quarter of child deaths
Youth alcohol-related deaths, such as Wellington student Daniel Hansman, are under the spotlight again in a new report. The report by the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee found alcohol contributed to the deaths of one in four children and young people who died between 2005 and 2007.
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