Medical News Today (Sweden
The Karolinska Institute in Sweden conducted a study, in which researchers
followed 84,601 people aged between 46 to 84 years from the general population
in Vastmanland and Uppsala
Huffington Post - Alcohol, Drugs To Ease Anxiety Could Spur Substance-Abuse Problems
Many people who experience chronic feelings
of anxiety about social situations, work and relationships, or other aspects of
everyday life often reach for a beer or a glass of wine to quell their unease.
Newsday (USA
The army is increasing its staff of
substance abuse counselors by about 30 percent to help the rising number of
troops with alcohol problems.
AFP (USA
More than half of Americans aged 12 and up
drink alcohol, a quarter binge-drank in the past month, and one in 14 teens has
used marijuana, a US
Northern Advocate (New Zealand
The new zero-alcohol rule for young drivers
is welcome for its clarity as well as life-saving potential, says a Whangarei
student leader.
NY1 - New
Study Highlights More Dangers Of "Alcopop" Consumption
The controversial, sweet, alcohol-laden
soft drinks that have gained nicknames like "cheerleader beer" and
"alcopops" are a favorite with minors, and a new study is once again
putting dangers associated with these drinks in the spotlight. NY1's Health reporter
Kafi Drexel filed the following report.
Telegraph.co.uk (UK
Since March, when the Chancellor announced
a 50 per cent duty reduction on beers of 2.8 per cent alcohol by volume or
less, many breweries have begun experimenting with weaker beers in anticipation
of a price-driven surge in popularity.
Times of India
People who work at least 50 hours a week
are three times more likely to develop alcohol-related problems than those who
didn't work as much, a New
Zealand
New Era (Namibia
Preliminary findings on alcohol and drug
abuse reveal that alcohol abuse is on the rise in the north, with medium and
high-risk drinking more widespread among young people than elderly people.
The Bay
of Plenty Times (New Zealand
Almost 200 young drivers have been caught
drink-driving this year and alcohol was a contributing factor in the deaths of
eight people who have died on Western Bay of Plenty roads.
The Age (Australia
ALCOHOL-RELATED domestic violence, assaults
and hospital admissions have risen sharply despite attempts to turn Victoria
London Free Press (Canada
Regardless, then as now Ontarians seem OK
with having 20th century laws and attitudes when it comes to the sale of
alcohol. Poll results this week found that 60% would welcome the idea of being
able to pick up beer or wine at a corner store. In polls, 60% is a big number.
BusinessWeek (Russia )
- Russia
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev’s push to
curb alcoholism and regulate liquor sales is hurting the outlook for the
world’s biggest vodka producer.
EurekAlert - The effects of smoking and alcohol use on risk of upper aero-digestive
cancers
Upper aero-digestive tract cancers (UADT),
especially those of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, are often referred to
as alcohol-related cancers as it has been shown repeatedly that heavy drinkers,
in particular, are at increased risk. The combination of heavy alcohol use and
cigarette smoking is the key factor in increasing the risk of these cancers.
Euroalert.net (EU) - The project on strategies towards responsible alcohol consumption for
adolescents in Europe reaches practical phase
The TAKE CARE ("Strategies towards
responsible alcohol consumption for adolescents in Europe ")
project has reached the practical phase. First pilot trainings with adolescents
took already place in the individual countries. The project counts with EU
funds.
Czech Position (Czech Republic
The Czech Union of Distillers and Spirits
Importers (UVDL) and also domestic wine makers and brewers say European
Commission statistics according to which Czechs consume over 15 liters per
capita of pure alcohol annually — making them Europe’s second-heaviest
drinkers, after the Estonians — are flawed, with the true figure at around 9.9
liters per year.
Irish Central (Ireland )
- Ireland ’s DUI rate among highest in Europe , new study shows
Diet.co.uk (UK )
- Poor Diet and Drinking Places UK
A poor diet and drinking places 25 per cent
of British women at risk of cancer. British women are more susceptible of
developing cancer than anywhere else in Europe .
Scoop.co.nz (New Zealand
"I was woken at 3.50am with a man
yelling that he'd been attacked with a meat cleaver. His friend has gone mad
and he needed somewhere safe to stay. The man's face was bloody and swollen,
and he smelled of tobacco and alcohol. He was soaked through to the skin by the
rain" said Colin Bridle, Salvation Army Community Ministries Manager, as
he picked up the pieces from yet another alcohol-fuelled incident in Tokoroa.
FoodManufacture.co.uk (UK
The Department of Health (DH) has defended
its approach to alcohol, after public health groups alleged that the drinks
industry has an undue influence on government policy.
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