BBC News (UK) – British Red Cross says teach children alcohol first aid
Children should learn first aid skills to help friends who become dangerously drunk, the British Red Cross has said. Its survey of 2,500 11 to 16-year-olds found 10% had been…
Call for ban on alcohol advertising
There are renewed calls for a total ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship. The College of Psychiatry of Ireland says there have been multiple breaches of the self-regulatory code whereby…
Scotsman (Scotland) – Labour’s plan for alcohol bill slammed
The SNP has hit out at a Labour bid to scupper plans for some areas to ban under-21s from buying alcohol. MSPs have already thrown out the idea of a…
Bid to curb Junior Cert results mayhem by switch to Fridays
The traditional Wednesday release of Junior Cert results could be switched to Fridays under a plan to combat drink-fuelled parties. Principals are pushing for the change and the State Examinations…
BusinessWeek – Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study
This process needs to be considered when creating anti-drinking campaigns, researcher says Many young people consider getting drunk an important part of being accepted as part of a social group,…
Society ‘in denial’ on how families are affected
Society is in denial about the impact of addiction on families who regularly struggle to cope while the addict obtains professional help, an expert in addiction has warned. Stephen Rowan,…
Real problem is that booze and football go hand-in-hand
Whenever alcohol is lamented as a problem in football, the phrase of choice is the "drinking culture", which suggests that it is something endemic and germane to the game. Which…
BusinessWeek (USA) – Obesity Worsens Brain Damage of Heavy Drinking
Obesity caused by heavy drinking can add to brain damage caused by drinking itself, says a new study. Researchers examined the findings of different types of brain scans conducted on…
Irish Independent – Alternative cures offer little relief from morning sickness
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TopNews United Kingdom (UK) – 90% of Youngsters Try Alcohol by 15
It has been revealed by the data gathered by the Australian Secondary Students Drug and Alcohol Survey that by the time young people turn 15, 90% of them try alcohol.…
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