The Nordic Page (Norway) - Norwegian
Politicians Defend Wine Monopoly
The majority of
the country’s local politicians want continuation of wine monopoly
and are against wine sale at convenience stores and supermarkets.
Alice Rap (Denmark) - Complexity:
Researching alcohol and other drugs in a multiple world (Aarhus -
Denmark, 21st-23rd August 2013)
Hosted by
Contemporary Drug Problems, the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research
(Aarhus University, Denmark), the National Drug Research Institute
(Curtin University, Australia) and the Centre for Population Health
(Burnet Institute, Australia), this conference will bring together
leading international researchers in drug use and addiction studies
from a range of research disciplines.
Norway Today
(Norway) - Half of the fire victims were alcohol affected
Over half of these
had even caused by the fire, according to a survey by the Norwegian
Fire Protection Association.
Finnbay (Finland)
- Finnish Youth Goes Wild with Alcohol
Helsinki youth has
been celebrating the approaching of end of the school year with crazy
parties. These parties involve heavily used alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol and
Alcoholism (Finland) - Alcohol Policy Changes and Trends in
Adolescent Drinking in Finland from 1981 to 2011
Alcohol policy
changes between 1981 and 2011 seem not to have had noticeable
influence on alcohol drinking or drunkenness among the under-aged in
Finland. Conspicuous increases seen in population total consumption
in association with EU-related developments have not materialized
among adolescents.
The Baltic Course
(Estonia) - Estonian state wants to reduce tax-free alcohol and
tobacco import
The Estonian
government approved on Thursday of amendments to the draft law that
toughens the conditions for bringing tax-free fuel, tobacco and
alcohol to Estonia from third states, informs LETA.
News ERR (Estonia)
- Store Clerks to Start Requesting ID From All Alcohol Buyers
Appearing Under 30
Starting today,
major store chains will start asking to see ID when anyone who looks
under the age of 30 purchases alcohol.
Daily Mail (UK) -
One in three designated drivers drink alcohol before getting
behind the wheel
Perhaps call that
taxi after all - new research has has found that more than one in
three designated drivers have had a drink and most had blood-alcohol
levels high enough to affect their driving.
Interfax (Ukraine)
- Income ministry proposes postponing introduction of new excise
labels for alcohol and tobacco until September 1
The Income and Tax
Ministry of Ukraine has proposed introducing new excise labels for
alcohol and tobacco from September 1, 2013 instead of August 1, 2013.
Irish Independent
(Ireland) - Varadkar aims to delay alcohol sponsor ban
CONTROVERSIAL
proposals to ban alcohol sponsorships of sporting events are to be
discussed by ministers next week, writes Fiach Kelly.
Daily Mail (UK) -
Children as young as nine treated for alcohol-related illnesses as
A&E doctors reveal 'worrying' increase in young girls drinking
Children as young
as nine have been treated in hospital for alcohol-related illnesses,
it has been revealed. And hospital emergency specialists have said
they have seen a 'worrying' trend of an increase in young girls
drinking.
The Guardian (UK)
- One for the road? The hidden risks of roadside alcohol
availability
In the UK, you can
purchase and drink alcohol in bars, restaurants, cafes, at the
cinema, at the theatre and on planes and trains. However, how often
have you had the urge for a pint while driving along the M40 and not
had the opportunity?
Irish Times
(Ireland) - Alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental illness feature
in child care cases
Alcohol abuse,
drug abuse and mental illness feature in many of the cases published
by the Child Care Law Reporting Project today.
Novinite.com
(Bulgaria) - Expert: Bulgaria Ranks 6 Globally by Alcohol
Consumption
Bulgaria has been
ranked sixth globally by alcoholic beverages consumption with 30
liters a year per capita.
AllAfrica.com -
East Africa: Excessive Alcohol Consumption Could Hinder Mdgs, Says
EAC Civil Society Platform
The East African
Community Civil Society against alcohol abuse has warned that if
nothing is done, alcohol abuse could hinder the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs).
Yeshiva World News
(Israel) - Israel Hikes Up Alcohol Tax Beginning on July 1st
It will cost a bit
more to say ‘l’chaim’ beginning on July 1, 2013, when the
government tax increase on alcohol takes effect. The tax on beer has
almost doubled, along with an increase in cigarette tax and a 1% hike
in the value added tax.
Standart News
(Bulgaria) - Over 350,000 Bulgarians Are Addicted to Alcohol
About 350,000
Bulgarians are addicted to alcohol but only one percent seeks medical
treatment. The sad statistics was announced during a seminar on
alcohol dependency and therapy.
Sunrise Senior
Living Blog - Alcohol-Induced Dementia An Overlooked Problem
Moderate alcohol
consumption has been shown to have substantial health benefits for
seniors. In fact, some studies suggest that a compound found in red
wine - resveratrol - could be good for cardiovascular well-being.
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