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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Alcohol News - 14/2023


Washington Post - No, moderate drinking isn’t good for your health
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol every day does not — as once thought — protect against death from heart disease, nor does it contribute to a longer life, according to a sweeping new analysis of alcohol research.
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BBC (Northern Ireland) - NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales
Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run loyalty schemes which award points or allow them to be redeemed for alcohol, under new laws.
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Radio Free Europe - British Intelligence Cites Alcohol Abuse As Contributor To Russian Losses In Ukraine
The British Defense Ministry said in its daily intelligence update on April 2 that alcohol abuse was among the noncombat causes of many deaths among Russian troops deployed in Ukraine.
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The Conversation - ‘Drinking isn’t an option, it’s more of a requirement’: the reasons for high alcohol consumption among some student athletes
Binge drinking is commonplace in university sport. Students who play sport drink more heavily and frequently than other students.
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RNZ (New Zealand) - Swarbrick's Alcohol Harm Minimisation bill fails at first reading
Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick's Alcohol Harm Minimisation bill has failed at its first reading, after only a handful of Labour MPs voted for it.
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MyCG - Take a guess – what compound kills more people every year than opioids?
Almost every day in the media, we hear about deaths due to opioids and fentanyl. But another compound kills more people every year than opioids: that compound is alcohol.
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Daily Mail - Brain switch that gets people hooked on booze, drugs or cigarettes is identified by scientists
Scientists say they have identified a brain switch that gets people hooked on alcohol, drugs and cigarettes.
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SciTechDaily - Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Unraveling Alcohol’s Grip on the Brain and the Drive To Drink
Heavy alcohol consumption alters brain signaling pathways, impacting cognitive functions and promoting further drinking.
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Lovin.ie (Ireland) - Holiday alcohol warning issued for Irish people travelling to Spain this summer
The Department of Foreign Affairs has listed a number of safety concerns for Irish people visiting Spain to be aware of.
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Bizcommunity - Police presence, breath tests key to cutting alcohol-related deaths this Easter weekend
During the Easter weekend, there is usually a rise in the number of vehicles on the road, as individuals take trips for leisure or to visit loved ones.
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The National (Scotland) - Glasgow City back campaign to end alcohol sponsorship
ONE of Scotland’s top women’s football teams have come out in support of a campaign to end alcohol sponsorship in Scottish sport.
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InSight+ (Australia) - Booze still a big killer: alcohol harm on the rise
A new report shows almost 2000 people are dying each year from an alcohol-related injury, including suicide, accidental poisoning, road accidents and falls, prompting an advocacy group to call for stronger restrictions on online alcohol purchases.
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HealthDay - Drinking Alcohol Brings No Health Benefits, Study Finds
Dozens of studies have purportedly shown that a daily glass of wine or mug of beer could reduce your risk of heart disease and death.
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NordAN (Norway) - Blue Cross Norway: Reduced alcohol consumption has a significant impact on public health
Alcohol consumption causes both health damage and social problems, making it one of the main reasons why the population has a shorter life expectancy.
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AlcoholAndCancer (Sweden) - Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Dr. Lena Sharp on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
To address the concerning lack of awareness about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, we interviewed Dr Lena Sharp. Dr Sharp is the Head of the Department at the Regional Cancer Center Stockholm Gotland, Sweden, and the Project Lead of the PrEvCan project and the "Alkohol ökar risken för cancer" project in Sweden.
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