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(Russia) - Putin Demands Curbs On Surrogate Alcohol After 62 Die
In Siberia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded restrictions on the
sale of surrogate alcohol after at least 62 people died in the
Siberian city of Irkutsk from drinking bath lotion.
The Age (Australia) - Drownings: Safety authorities urge paddlers
to steer clear of alcohol after review of paddler deaths
Kayakers and other paddlers have been urged to keep off their craft
if they've been drinking alcohol, after a review of paddling deaths
in Victoria since 2000 found almost one in three of the dead had been
drinking.
Wall Street Journal - ‘Risky Drinking’ Explores the Hidden
Dangers of Casual Alcohol Use
“Are you a risky drinker?” asks a new HBO documentary by
award-winning filmmakers Perri Peltz and Ellen Goosenberg Kent.
Airing Dec. 19, “Risky Drinking” tells the story of four drinkers
from different demographics with problems of varying levels of
severity, from the twenty-something weekend binger who dresses as
“Tinderella” for Halloween, to the sufferer of end stage alcohol
abuse.
Medical Xpress - Study investigates genetic, environmental factors
in alcohol use disorder and divorce
Alcohol use disorder and divorce are strongly correlated, meaning
that experiencing one makes it more likely to experience the other in
one's lifetime, according to a new study led by researchers at
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Tampabay.com - Once alcohol-free, Disney's Magic Kingdom to expand
beer, wine sales
It was big news in 2012 when Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom broke
a 41-year tradition to sell beer and wine in one restaurant. Now the
most-visited theme park on the planet is expanding alcohol sales into
four more sit-down restaurants starting next week.
Waikato Times (New Zealand) - One in four hospital ED admissions
related to alcohol
A warning from a top emergency doctor as Kiwis approach the silly
season, with new stats showing one in four admissions are due to
booze.
Scoop (New Zealand) - Alcohol is no ordinary commodity – It’s
official!
The Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Alistair Humphrey, has triumphed in a landmark case in the Court of Appeal, which means supermarkets can only display alcohol in separate designated areas, away from checkouts and entrances.
The Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Alistair Humphrey, has triumphed in a landmark case in the Court of Appeal, which means supermarkets can only display alcohol in separate designated areas, away from checkouts and entrances.
AdAge.com - Facebook Tests Letting People Block Alcohol or
Parenting Ads to Avoid Stirring Painful Memories
Facebook wants to help some people avoid ads that might upset them,
and is updating ad controls to do that.
GoodTherapy.org (USA) - Alcohol Abuse Increasing Among Older
Adults
Alcohol abuse among adults age 50 and older is increasing, according
to a report published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
The Sun (UK) - Over 6,400 British troops treated for alcohol abuse
in the last four years and 170 developed mental health problems
New government figures show that since 2012 the equivalent of 10
infantry battalions of soldiers have required medical treatment for
drinking too much booze.
The Conversation AU (Australia) - Alcohol and drug use exacerbate
family violence and can be dealt with
Domestic violence is a widely discussed issue in Australia. However,
many narratives fail to acknowledge the impact of alcohol and illicit
substances on the prevalence and severity of domestic violence. They
also fail to adequately describe the complexity of violence that
occurs within families.
BBC News (UK) - Send heavy drinkers for liver scan, GPs told
Women who regularly drink more than three-and-a-half bottles of wine
a week should get their livers checked, says new draft advice for
England.
Daily Mail (Australia) - 'Scary' research that shows increasing
numbers of Australian children are trying drugs and alcohol at just
TWELVE
Children are trying drugs and alcohol at a younger age, with many
having their first experience at just 12. In 2003, children were
waiting until they were 16 to start experimenting with drugs.
Globalnews.ca - Poor body image in teen girls leads to more
alcohol consumption: study
A new study out of Tufts University has found that teen girls with
body image issues are more likely to drink alcohol.
Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand) - Liquor laws failing to protect those
vulnerable to alcohol-related harm
Liquor laws promising to increase community control of alcohol use
are failing under the weight of the alcohol industry, a new report
shows.
Morning Advertiser (UK) - NHS Health Survey: 31% of men drink
above recommended guidelines
More men than women drink above the recommended alcohol guidelines on
a weekly basis, latest NHS health statistics have revealed.
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