Business Tech
(South Africa) - New alcohol proposals for South Africa include higher taxes
and ‘minimum pricing’
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has recommended that government
look at further regulations around the sale of alcohol in South Africa in
response to its high levels of gender-based violence.
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GlobalNews
(Canada) - Alcohol consumption skyrockets as pandemic continues, says
Montreal public health
Montreal public health officials say the city remains in an “uncomfortable”
when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, and while gaining control of the
situation is a constant concern, it’s not the only one.
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Independent.ie
(Ireland) - Explained: the new rules on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets
that come into effect today
New rules will be implemented today on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets,
which will see products barriered off in a bid to combat Ireland’s booze
culture.
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Euronews (Sweden)
- Coronavirus: Sweden to ban sale of alcohol after 10pm to curb virus spread
Sweden's prime minister said his government would propose to ban the sale
of alcohol after 10 pm in restaurants and bars from November 20 to curb the
spread of COVID-19.
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Washington Post
(USA) - The pandemic is taking a toll on parents, and it’s showing in
alcohol consumption rates
Taking out the recycling, I could hear my bin clanking all the way to the
curb. “That sounded like a lot more bottles of wine than usual — you okay?” my
husband asked me with one eyebrow up.
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Daily Mail (UK) -
Drinkers can buy a week's ration of alcohol for same price as a high street
cup of coffee – causing 'colossal' harm to the nation, doctors warn
A weekly 'ration' of booze - about six pints of beer - can be purchased for
the same price as a high street coffee, causing 'colossal harm' to the nation,
warn doctors.
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3AW (Australia) -
New research says pandemic has changed young Australians alcohol consumption
Australians are drinking alcohol more regularly during the pandemic but are
drinking less when they drink according to Australian research.
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Medical Xpress - Age
gates on alcohol websites are ineffective, research shows
"Age gates" that aim to keep underage users off alcohol websites
are mostly ineffective, a Texas A&M University alcohol researcher found.
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Euro Weekly News
(France) - Paris Bans Takeaways and Alcohol at Night as COVID-19 Crisis
Worsens
The police prefecture in Paris has announced it will ban delivery and
takeaway services for prepared food and alcohol between 10 pm and 6 am from
Friday in a bid to curb the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement on
Thursday, police officials said the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks in
public spaces during those hours would also be banned.
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Baltic News
Network (Latvia) - Online alcohol trade issue submitted to Saeima for final võte
As explained by Saeima’s press-service, along with amendments it is planned
to establish duties for traders and suppliers to ensure alcoholic beverages are
not delivered to minors and to make sure other requirements of the law are met
as well.
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Neurology Adviser
- Alcohol-Induced Loss of Consciousness Associated With Risk for Dementia
A history of alcohol-induced loss of consciousness is associated with a
significant increase in the risk for dementia, irrespective of the overall
alcohol consumption, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
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Eyewitness News
(South Africa) - ALCOHOL ABUSE BIGGEST DRIVER OF CRIME IN SA, SAYS CELE
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Friday said alcohol abuse was the biggest
driver of crime in the country.
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University of
Victoria News (Canada) - Alcohol harm reduction is saving lives during
COVID-19
When Canada and many other countries starting locking down in March, people
were advised to stay home and physically distance. But what does that look like
when you don’t have a home and are dependent on alcohol? What if you lose your
sources of income like panhandling or collecting bottles to earn money, the
drop-in centre you frequent closes, or the local liquor store no longer accepts
cash?
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Fife Today
(Scotland) - Scottish Government must act now to avoid wave of
alcohol-related issues
The alcohol education charity’s annual report recorded alarming increases
in drinking across the country. And one in 10 Scottish drinkers – some 370,000
adults – admitted drinking more than they normally would throughout lockdown,
even as restrictions eased.
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Newry Times
(Northern Ireland) - Swann launches consultation on tackling alcohol and
drug härm
Announcing the launch of the consultation Minister Swann said, “The impacts
of alcohol and drug harm are being felt by too many people in Northern Ireland
every day.
http://newrytimes.com/2020/11/09/swann-launches-consultation-on-tackling-alcohol-and-drug-harm/
ESPAD - New
ESPAD results: teenage drinking and smoking down, but concerns over risky
cannabis use and new addictive behaviours
Smoking and drinking among 15–16-year-old school students are showing signs
of decline, but there are concerns over potentially risky cannabis use and the
challenges posed by new addictive behaviours.
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