New York Times (USA) - Far More U.S.
Children Than Previously Thought May Have Fetal Alcohol Disorders
More American
children than previously thought may be suffering from neurological
damage because their mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy,
according to a new study.
NBCNews.com
(Scotland) - Scotland tackles alcohol crisis with minimum price
law
The land of whisky
is trying to kick its alcohol problem. Scotland will become the first
country to impose minimum prices on booze when a new law takes effect
on May 1.
ABC Online -
Increasing risk of alcohol's long-term effects can start with just
a few drinks every night
As alcohol is
woven into daily routines and social lives, health authorities are
warning that just a few drinks a night could actually be a form of
chronic alcoholism.
BreakingNews.ie
(Ireland) - Health Minister hits out at drinks industry 'efforts
to scupper' Alcohol Bill
The Health
Minister Simon Harris has told the Dáil that the drinks industry has
been promoting myths about Ireland's alcohol consumption.
DutchNews.nl
(Netherlands) - Government targets alcohol abuse alongside obesity
and smoking
A government drive
aimed at lowering the number of people with a chronic disease will
include measures to combat alcohol abuse, junior health minister Paul
Blokhuis told parliament in a letter on Tuesday.
Central Western
Daily (Australia) - Tough measures introduced for drug and
alcohol-affected drivers
MID-RANGE
drink-driving offenders will have to blow into a breathalyser to
prove they are sober before turning the keys to their cars and the
speed camera network on the state's roads will be turned on to catch
people using their mobile phones behind the wheel as part of tough
state government reforms announced on Tuesday.
European
Commission (Sweden) - Commission decides that the Swedish
intention to impose a ban on alcohol advertising on two UK
broadcasters is not compatible with EU rules
The European
Commission has decided, on the basis of the Audiovisual Media
Services Directive (AVMSD), that the Swedish intention to impose
their ban on alcohol advertising on two broadcasters based in the UK
and broadcasting in Sweden is not compatible with EU law.
Irish Times
(Ireland) - Link between alcohol and cancer emphasised by
Government
Minister for
Health Simon Harris has stressed the link between cancer and alcohol
consumption as he prepares to bring the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
back before the Oireachtas this week.
CBC.ca (Canada) -
'Pinking' of alcohol marketing spurs culture of 'wine moms,' says
author Ann Dowsett Johnston
When it comes to
women and drinking, sometimes a glass of wine isn't just a glass of
wine, says journalist and author Ann Dowsett Johnston.
SBS (Australia) -
High alcohol consumption during holiday season has led to rehab
for many: expert
The hangover from
the party season has left many Australians searching for rehab help,
according to experts in the industry.
ERR News (Estonia)
- Next alcohol excise duty hike enters into force
The excise duty on
alcohol was increased in Estonia as of Thursday by half the initially
planned amount.
Deutsche Welle
(Turkey) - Fighting alcohol with taxes in Turkey
The Turkish
government has introduced taxes to battle alcohol on religious
grounds, to the annoyance of many citizens, especially in the
cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. Some are resisting by brewing their
own beer.
Clydebank Post -
Alcohol playing key role in development of cancer and strokes
ALCOHOL is playing
a key role in the development of cancer and strokes, a report has
told. Analysis has revealed the extent to which the substance
contributes to ill-health and admissions to hospital in Scotland.
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