Wales has one of UK’s highest death rates linked to alcohol
WALES has among the highest rate of deaths linked to alcohol in the United Kingdom, according to figures released yesterday. Out of every 100,000 Welshmen in 2009, 20.3 died an alcohol-related death ? up from 14 in 2000. This was ahead of an Engl
Reasons why you shouldn’t drink
As research shows that one in six people has renounced alcohol, here is a sobering list of reasons why you (and I) really ought to join them. Waking up with a thumping headache and a tongue like sandpaper might just convince you to stop drinking
Britain turns teetotal as 15% say they don’t drink
Britain is turning teetotal according to official figures that show one in six adults has now sworn off alcohol. Percentage of adults in Britain who report never drinking alcohol
Lion Nathan to adopt recommendation for health warnings on alcohol labels
LABELS on beers including XXXX, Tooheys and James Boag's to carry warnings of health risks, including during pregnancy.
ALCOHOL ABUSE: MIDDLE-CLASS WOMEN ARE ‘NEW BINGERS
MIDDLE-CLASS women have become the new binge drinking generation, the latest figures show.
Aggressive marketing raises alcohol consumption in Thailand
Bangkok - Alcohol consumption is rising sharply in Thailand due to aggressive advertising and the production of sweet fruit drinks promoted for sale to young people, a media report said Thursday. Dr Saman Futrakul, director of the Disease
Number of under-30s with liver disease soars 50% in a decade
The number of young drinkers admitted to hospital with liver problems has risen by more than 50 per cent over the last 10 years, NHS figures show. In 2009/2010 351 under-30s were treated for the alcohol-related disease - up from 230 in 2000/01.
Youngsters found to be consuming up to 100 units of alcohol a week
A new support service for west Fifers has found some youngsters are drinking up to 100 units of alcohol a week — nearly five times the recommended weekly limit for an adult male.
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