The
independence - What alcohol really does to your eyesight
Most
of us are well aware of the detrimental impact alcohol abuse can have
on our bodies. At the less extreme end of the spectrum we understand
that being even slightly intoxicated causes blurry, distorted vision,
but what are the real physiological consequences to our eyes?
The
Telegraph (UK) - Stressed mums turning to wine after the school
run
Stressed
mothers are increasingly turning to wine after the school run,
according to a report which suggests parents with children at home
are the most likely to have a drink problem.
Irish
Examiner (Russia) - Russian official urges action on workplace
alcohol abuse
A
top Russian official has called upon state-owned arms producers to
introduce an ethics code in order to battle alcohol abuse in the
workplace.
Daily
Maverick (Sweden) - Alcohol addiction: Swedish discovery could
change lives
Last
week, Swedish researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy released a
study suggesting that a medication currently used for diabetes and
obesity could be a valuable tool in the treatment of alcohol
dependence.
The
West Australian (Australia) - Sobering statistics on alcohol cost
West
Australians are being urged to stay sober next month as trauma
specialists reveal alcohol is linked to about 20 per cent of Royal
Perth Hospital’s trauma admissions.
Sidney
Morning Herald (Australia) - Aussies spend more on alcohol than
education, personal care
Australians,
including those forgoing meals to pay their bills, spend more on
alcohol each week than they do on education and personal care, a
groundbreaking study has revealed.
IOL
(South Africa) - Pregnant women warned off alcohol
Western
Cape health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo had stern words for expecting
mothers, admonishing them for using alcohol while pregnant, teenage
pregnancy and frequent births.
University
Herald - Working Long Hours May Lead To Alcohol Abuse
New
research suggests that people who work long hours can increase risk
of adverse health problems.
Medical
Xpress - Stigma against fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Stigma
against fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a leading cause of
developmental delay in North America, can lead to prejudice and
discrimination or impact self-esteem for individuals with FASD and
their families.
The
Copenhagen Post (Denmark) - Pregnant addicts may be forced into
inpatient treatment centres
Government
aiming to decrease the number of children born with substance
abuse-related health problems.
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