Alcohol dependence 'higher than average' in South Dakota- 25 February 2010
The problems of alcohol dependence in South Dakota have been highlighted after it was revealed that residents are drinking more than the national average.Of the 6,094 individuals surveyed, 60 per... |
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Alcohol dependence causes increase in Essex hospital admissions- 25 February 2010
Nearly 7,000 people were admitted to hospital in the NHS South East Essex area in 2008-09 due to long-term alcohol dependence, it has been revealed.The Essex Echo reported that the... |
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Alcohol health risks highlighted by new liver disease figures- 25 February 2010
Alcohol health risks in Scotland have been revealed by new figures that show 9,072 people were treated for liver disease in the country in 2008.The NHS statistics also found that... |
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Germany's alcohol dependence 'tackled by night time ban'- 24 February 2010
Alcohol dependence is being challenged in Germany by the introduction of a ban on the sale of the substance, it has emerged.The state of Baden-Wuerttemberg will prohibit the sale of... |
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Levels of alcohol dependence in Australian Army 'worrying'- 24 February 2010
The Australian Army is to crack down on the levels of alcohol dependence currently in its ranks, it has emerged. Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, the chief of the army, noted... |
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Cost of alcohol dependence to Leeds revealed- 23 February 2010
Alcohol dependence is costing Leeds £275 million a year, it has been revealed.Included within this price is £23 million to cover the city's NHS outlay, the Guardian reports.Kevin Reynard, of... |
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Alcohol dependence linked to assault?- 23 February 2010
The number of cases of violence in an area can be linked to the amount of places that sell alcohol in it, a new report has suggested.Professor William Pridemore of... |
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Alcohol health risk labels 'won't work'- 22 February 2010
Alcohol health risk labels are unlikely to be effective under existing legislation as drinks retailers are not forced to include them, it has been claimed. The Daily Telegraph previously reported... |
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Alcohol dependence prevention schemes 'not being implemented'- 19 February 2010
The government is failing to use measures that could help to reduce alcohol dependence levels in the UK, one politician has argued. Shadow home secretary Chris Grayling said the implementation... |
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Alcohol health risks in Wales revealed- 19 February 2010
Around 50 per cent of venues in Wales are offering some form of drinks promotions, according to a new report that highlights problems associated with alcohol health risks.The survey of... |
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New campaign 'targets alcohol dependence in children'- 18 February 2010
The government has introduced a new campaign designed to try and prevent kids from developing alcohol dependence.Over 2,000 people will take part in Kickz football tournaments, which hope to demonstrate... |
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Families suffering with alcohol dependence 'need more support'- 18 February 2010
Not enough is being done to cope with the effects that alcohol dependence has on family life, one expert has suggested.Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, told the Observer... |
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Alcohol health risks in Oxford revealed- 16 February 2010
Alcohol health risks have been displayed by Oxford students, after an investigation found that almost three-quarters knew someone who had been admitted to hospital because of misusing the substance.The report... |
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Alcohol health risks 'not being helped by labels'- 16 February 2010
Only 15 per cent of beverages carry the appropriate information about the dangers of the product on their labels, in news that may highlight alcohol health risks.The data, released by... |
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New labels to show alcohol health risks- 15 February 2010
Alcohol health risks are to be put on the labels of any beverage bought in shops and supermarkets in a shake-up of the system, it has been revealed.The Daily Telegraph... |
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Cost of alcohol dependence in Leicestershire revealed- 13 February 2010
Problems arising from alcohol dependence are costing the Leicestershire taxpayer £89.3 million a year, it has been revealed.The sectors covered include the police, social services and healthcare, the Leicester Mercury... |
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Alcohol dependence 'increases in US army'- 13 February 2010
Alcohol dependence has increased in the US Army, according to official statistics.The data has shown that 9,199 soldiers enrolled for alcohol treatment last year, which represented a 56 per cent... |
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Alcohol dependence 'may not reduce with minimum pricing' - 13 February 2010
The government has enough to be doing without focusing on the issue of minimum pricing as it will not automatically reduce alcohol dependence levels, an expert has said.Stewart Fletcher, president... |
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Kids with family alcohol dependence problems 'like sweet tastes'- 13 February 2010
A family history of alcohol dependence can affect how a child responds to intense sweet tastes, an expert has claimed.The study saw 300 children tested to see what their reactions... |
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Alcohol health risks to fall due to ban on product placement?- 13 February 2010
Alcohol health risks may be reduced after it was announced new legislation that will ban the product placement of alcoholic drinks is to be introduced.Ben Bradshaw, Secretary of State for... |
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New body launched to combat alcohol health risks- 13 February 2010
A new body that has been launched will target excessive drinking and try to reduce alcohol health risks.The National Licensed Trade Association will offer training and advice to pub owners... |
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Scottish Labour to tackle alcohol health risks- 10 February 2010
Alcohol health risks are to be examined north of the border after Scottish Labour set up an alcohol commission. The group - to be chaired by Professor Sally Brown -... |
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Amount of caffeine 'linked' to alcohol health risks - 10 February 2010
Alcohol health risks to Scottish people could be reduced by plans to introduce a limit on the amount of caffeine an alcoholic beverage can contain.The Scottish Labour Party wants to... |
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Player in Superbowl after alcoholism treatment - 10 February 2010
The benefits of alcoholism treatment have been underlined by the story of Anthony Hargrove.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle will play in the Superbowl final on Sunday (February... |
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Alcohol dependence 'to be challenged by new law'- 10 February 2010
New rules giving local authorities the power to introduce blanket bans on anti-social areas and curb alcohol dependence are too weak, one expert has claimed.
The powers would allow... |
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Alcohol health risks for underage drinker revealed- 10 February 2010
Alcohol health risks have been outlined with the release of figures of the number of underage drinkers who were admitted to hospital in 2008-09 due to incidents involving... |
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Professionals 'drink more' than manual workers- 05 February 2010
The alcohol health risks for professionals may be higher than for manual workers, after it has been revealed that around one-fifth drink at least five days a week.Research published... |
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Stress in early years 'can lead to alcohol dependence'- 05 February 2010
The risk of alcohol dependence can be heightened by exposure to high levels of stress in the early years of a person's life, a new study has claimed.Washington University School... |
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Alcohol dependence in men 'a problem'- 02 February 2010
Alcohol dependence in British men is a problem, new evidence has suggested.The research discovered that approximately two-thirds of the total number of alcohol-related deaths in 2008 were males with 5,999... |
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Alcohol dependence more common in north-east youths?- 02 February 2010
The dangers of alcohol dependence have been highlighted in research released by the NHS, which has shown that 63 per cent of 11 to 15-year-olds who live in the north-east... |
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Dangers of alcohol and your health highlighted for women- 02 February 2010
Alcohol health risks have been highlighted by research that shows that women who drink two glasses or more a day of wine are 50 per cent more likely to get... |
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Alcohol health risks in youths 'heightened by cheap drink'- 02 February 2010
Alcohol health risks in young people are being exacerbated because the price of the substance is so cheap, an expert has claimed.Elliot Elam, a spokesman for Addaction, said the most... |
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