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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Alcohol News - 32/2022

Alcohol and Drug Foundation (Australia) - Impact on children and young people
Young people are already exposed to alcohol advertising daily – on billboards, on public transport and on tv (especially during sporting events).
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Carlsbad Current Argus (Mexico) - Look at crime through lens of alcohol use in New Mexico
In Gallup recently, a drunk driver plowed through a parade that was, until that moment, a joyful event – the 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial.
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Discover Magazine - This is Your Brain Off Alcohol
Known as the “sober curious,” a growing number of people are selectively quitting alcohol. New converts boast increased energy, better sleep and an improvement in reasoning and memory.
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The Irish Times (Ireland) - How to stay safe in water: Don’t drink alcohol before swimming and the ‘simple questions’ to ask
Swimmers have been urged to be cautious in the water as Ireland experiences a heatwave over the coming days.
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New Scientist - Exceeding weekly alcohol recommendations linked to short chromosomes
Regions of repetitive DNA sequence called telomeres cap our chromosomes, with shorter telomeres being linked to Alzheimer's disease, cancer and heart disease
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RNZ (New Zealand) - Swarbrick frustrated by Deputy PM not backing alcohol harm minimisation bill
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick says she is frustrated that her bill to ban alcohol sponsorship in sports is not receiving the backing of the government, despite the presence of overwhelming evidence.
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Gallup (USA) - Most in U.S. Say Alcohol Adversely Affects Drinkers, Society
Broad majorities of Americans believe the use of alcohol adversely affects both society in general and drinkers specifically. Three in four U.S. adults say alcohol use has a negative effect on society, and nearly as many (71%) think it affects drinkers themselves negatively, though more describe the effect as "somewhat negative" than as "very negative."
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Port Lincoln Times (Australia) - Healthy alcohol 'spin' misleads consumers
Health-conscious Aussies may want to reconsider their next "low sugar" alcoholic drink as experts warn "healthy" booze marketing campaigns can often be misleading.
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The Area News (Australia) - When it comes to drinking alcohol, moderation is a myth
In life we're told that we can enjoy everything ... as long as it's in moderation. But in our modern world, what does moderation actually mean? Is my idea of moderation, different to your idea of moderation and when it comes to alcohol, is moderation actually just a myth?
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Psychiatry Advisor - Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Tied to Cognitive Decline
Drinking even a moderate amount of alcohol — 7 alcoholic beverages a week — may cause cognitive decline according to a study in PLoS Medicine.
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Hippocratic Post (UK) - Pandemic alcohol consumption impact
Shifts in alcohol consumption during the pandemic could lead to thousands of extra deaths in England: two new studies from the University of Sheffield and Institute of Alcohol Studies/HealthLumen show the impact of pandemic-related changes in alcohol consumption on health outcomes.
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