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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Alcohol News - 41/2022

Helsinki Times (Finland) - Tax Administration’s and Customs’ intensified control of webstore alcohol
Delivery of alcoholic beverages from international webstores causes a tax gap reaching tens of millions of euros. Starting November, the Tax Administration and Customs intensify their rule enforcement concerning purchases of alcohol at webstores in order to make sure that all excise duties are collected.
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Dutch News (Netherlands) - Government ditches ‘disappointing’ talks on cutting alcohol abuse
The government has ended talks with the drinks industry on tackling alcohol abuse, saying little has been done to protect public health over the past few years.
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The Brussels Times - Weight gain from alcohol more complex than the 'beer belly'
The term “beer belly” has always suggested that drinking lots of beer will make you fat. While alcohol does generally contain a lot of calories and can lead to fat reserves being stored in the body if the drinker has a sedentary lifestyle, the real reason is a lot more complicated than simply saying that beer makes you gain weight.
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Hindustan Times (China) - China to ban alcohol? Xi Jinping could for government officials: Report
China Xi Jinping: The alcohol ban which could be imposed by China's president Xi Jinping could also apply to individuals beyond their working hours, the report said.
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News Medical - Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction
Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Independent Australia - Children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder need more help
Because of ignorance, diagnosis and treatment of children with FASD are delayed — even though early intervention is of utmost importance for children with associated problems, writes Joan McColl.
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Leicester News (UK) - Strategy launched to tackle alcohol-related härm
A WIDE-ranging strategy has been launched setting out ways to try to reduce harmful drinking in Leicester.
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Stuff (New Zealand) - Why we want to see an end to alcohol sponsorship
In late September, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services travelled to Pōneke to tautoko (support) Hāpai Te Hauora and Alcohol Healthwatch in the presentation of the Pass the Bill petition.
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Khmer Times (Cambodia) - Ministry pitches for no alcohol ad at sport events
The Ministry of Education wants the law to ban alcohol advertising in sports events and venues to be enacted as soon as possible to prevent the use of alcohol that affect children and youth.
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The Reykjavik Grapevine (Iceland) - Alcohol Consumption In Iceland Has Increased
Alcohol consumption in Iceland, measured between 1980 and 2020, increased from three liters to six liters per person aged 15 and over, reports Fréttablaðið.
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Dentistry.co.uk - Nursing Matters – opening up conversations about alcohol Intake
In light of ‘Sober October’, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of opening up conversations about alcohol consumption.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Half of Irish adults report using alcohol to cope
Over half of Irish adults are using alcohol to cope, according to a new report on the public's drinking behaviour.
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NordAN (Norway) - Norwegians alleviate mental health problems with alcohol
1 in 5 have used alcohol because they have been depressed, stressed or to alleviate personal problems.
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