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Scotsman (Scotland) – Time for a sober look at alcohol

  • Post published:23/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

We need to bust the myths about Scotland and booze before we can tackle our binge-drinking culture, says Professor Geoff Palmer There have been so many alcohol-related headlines in Scotland…

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BBC News (New Zealand) – New Zealand proposes new rules on alcohol sales

  • Post published:23/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

New Zealand's government has proposed several changes to alcohol laws in a bid to curb youth drinking. Only those over 20 - up from 18 - will be allowed to…

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Cross-border shopper numbers fall by a quarter

  • Post published:22/08/2010
  • Post category:News

Northern shopping centres are reporting a drop of up to 25 per cent in the number of people crossing the border to shop. This follows a survey, released last week,…

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USA Today – Beer linked to psoriasis in women

  • Post published:22/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

Women who drink regular beer may be increasing their risk of developing psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, new findings suggest. Other options, such as light beer and wine,…

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Telegraph.co.uk (UK) – Binge drinking ‘ladettes more likely to need help after unprotected sex’

  • Post published:21/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

British researchers found women who exceeded their weekly alcohol limit were also far more likely to have an abortion. The study of 25,000 individuals also found the proportion of teenage…

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Irish at odds with views on drink-driving dangers

  • Post published:21/08/2010
  • Post category:News

More Irish people regard drink-driving as a minor road safety issue than citizens in every other EU member state, a new study has found. The Eurobarometer survey of over 25,000…

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Los Angeles Chronicle (USA) – Schwarzenegger signs Consumer Attorneys legislation to prevent teen alcohol deaths

  • Post published:21/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a measure designed to save young lives by acting as a curb to adults who knowingly provide underage teens with alcohol in the home. The governor…

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Food Consumer – Lethal Combo:Alcohol and High Blood Pressure

  • Post published:20/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

A study conducted in Seoul, South Korea has uncovered a definitive link between binge drinking, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Researchers from the…

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U.S. News & World Report – Judging When Alcohol’s Effects Wear Off Not Easy, Study Finds

  • Post published:20/08/2010
  • Post category:World News

The way that alcohol impairs reasoning and problem-solving abilities may explain why some people feel they're fit to drive even though they're drunk, researchers say. The study looked at how…

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Underage drinkers exploit online sales

  • Post published:20/08/2010
  • Post category:News

The Government has admitted it is effectively powerless to stop off-licences selling alcohol to underage drinkers on a cash-on-delivery basis. Last night's Primetime programme on RTÉ showed a number of…

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