As kids nationwide
mix end of school celebrations with alcohol, a new study finds that
one in 12 Danish teens have serious substance abuse problems.
Herald Review (Denmark) - Danish
study gives women mixed message
The Minnesota
Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) is concerned that the
recent research study from Denmark gives women a mixed a message. The
study states that low to moderate drinking of up to 8 alcoholic
drinks per week is generally safe for the developing baby.
WebMD - First-Time
Teen Alcohol, Drug Use Peaks in Summer
Teens are much
more likely to try alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs for the first
time during the summer months, according to a new survey.
Los Angeles Times
(Iran) - Iran confronts its alcohol problem
After years of
denying the prevalence of illegal alcohol in Iran, officials are
addressing the issue, while continuing to treat drinking as a sin and
a crime.
Irish Examiner
(Ireland) - Ministers condemn 'cynical' alcohol promotion
A controversial
shop promotion offering cheap alcohol for children’s allowance day
has been condemned by Government ministers. Four Centra stores were
ordered to withdraw the “cynical” offers after politicians and
children’s groups raised concerns.
The Voice of
Russia (Russia) - Russia to ban alcohol ads
Alcohol
advertisements will disappear from the Russia in media. After
increasing the excise duty, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament
adopted a bill that imposes a complete ban on advertising alcohol in
printed editions as well as on the Internet.
Psychiatric News -
Treating Social Anxiety Doesn’t Decrease Alcohol Consumption
In any substance
abuse treatment setting—whether inpatient or outpatient—patients
frequently present with comorbid social anxiety disorder, which
impedes treatment.
New Zealand Herald
(New Zealand) - We're awash with alcohol
A mere two years
and a bit more after the Law Commission reported on the issue, the
Government has been dragged into a bar and told to pour itself
something bracing. The result has been the curate's egg called the
Alcohol Law Reform Bill.
BBC News (UK) -
Two thirds 'turn to drink' to relax in the evening
Almost two-thirds
of people rely on alcohol to relax in the evenings, the charity
Drinkaware has warned.
PsychCentral.com -
Increased Risk of Alcoholism Linked to Bariatric Surgery
People who undergo
the most popular weight-loss surgical procedure are at increased risk
of developing problems with alcohol, according to researchers at the
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
Autonet.ca
(France) - France enacts breathalyzer law
A new law has gone
into effect in France requiring every driver to carry two
breathalyzer devices in their vehicle at all times. The government is
hoping to reduce the number of deaths related to drunk driving by
encouraging drivers to test themselves if they think they’ve had
too much to drink.
China Daily
(China) - Alcohol drinks sales hit a high
Thanks to rising
demand and per capita disposable income, China's consumption of
alcoholic drinks is expected to reach 84.37 billion liters in 2016.
That represents an average annual compound growth rate of 5.9 percent
from 2012, said Frost & Sullivan, a US-based market consultancy.
Malta Independent
Online (Malta) - Drugs and alcohol are ‘an escape from reality’
Drug and alcohol
consumption have become a not insignificant feature of the culture of
seeking boundless relief, especially at weekends, but it is the
culture of an escape from reality, Caritas director Mgr Victor Grech
yesterday told the San Blas community graduation ceremony.
Daily Mail (UK) -
To beat addiction and alcoholism, doctors must treat the causes as
well as the consequences
I asked the senior
partner of a large group medical practice how many of their patients
were illegal drug users or people who consumed alcohol to damaging
levels. The reply was, 'Well, we've certainly got three'.
FOOD Magazine –
Australia (Australia) - Victoria failing on alcohol policies:
Auditor-General
The number of
alcohol-related assaults in Victoria have risen rose by almost since
2001, while the number of ambulance attendances to deal with
incidents related to alcohol more than tripled.
The Local.de
(Germany) - Young teens in party ban to fight binge-drinking
Young German
teenagers could be banned from public events where alcohol is sold –
even though they cannot legally buy it – after 8pm if not with a
parent, according to new plans to stop teen binge drinking.
UPI.com (Germany)
- Study: 7 percent wine intolerant
About 7 percent of
adults suffer from an intolerance to wine, researchers in Germany
found.
1 comment:
Teenagers succumb to the invitation of substance abuse and alcohol consumptions. This has become a global issue affecting the youth of every country on this planet. Even advertisements promoting alcohol use is also being banned in some countries which is a good step towards freeing people from its lure. Read More
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