Alcohol dependence 'high in British troops'- 30 October 2009
UK service members returning from deployments in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts could be suffering from alcohol dependence, new data has revealed. Statistics compiled by British researchers and published in... |
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Alcohol dependence 'poses problems to health'- 30 October 2009
Drinking problems and alcohol abuse can cause a range of health risks in neighbourhoods, it has been suggested. Chief superintendent Allan Doherty of Bradford District Police, who chairs the Safer... |
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Alcohol dependence worse than ecstasy use, expert suggests- 29 October 2009
Drinking alcohol is more dangerous than taking illegal drugs like ecstasy or LSD, one expert has claimed. Professor David Nutt, chairman of the government's advisory committee on the misuse of... |
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Alcoholism help 'cuts crime'- 29 October 2009
Incidents of crime can be reduced by educating people about alcohol abuse, it has been claimed. Police officers in the west Oxfordshire region have noted that workshops dealing with issues... |
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Alcohol dependence 'leading to increased liver cancer in Scotland'- 28 October 2009
Alcohol abuse is causing more people to develop liver cancer in Scotland, one expert has claimed. Jack Law of Alcohol Focus Scotland noted that the substance is "a significant factor"... |
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Alcoholism treatment to reduce risk of cancer?- 28 October 2009
Seeking alcoholism help could enable individuals to reduce their risk of getting cancer, suggests a new study that has found a link between consumption and the spread of the disease.... |
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Alcohol and accidents at work 'should be prevented by employers'- 27 October 2009
Firms should look for early warning signs of alcohol dependence in their staff to ensure accidents do not occur in the workplace, one expert has claimed. Lindsay Hadfield of alcohol... |
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Australian women 'increasing risk of cancer through alcohol dependence'- 27 October 2009
Drinking problems among women in South Australia could increase their chances of getting cancer, one expert has claimed.Cancer Council SA chief executive Professor Brenda Wilson said that it is "concerning"... |
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Alcohol dependence bad for teeth?- 27 October 2009
The acidity levels in alcoholic substances could have a detrimental effect on teeth, one expert has claimed. Karen Coates, dental advisor for the British Dental Health Foundation, said that... |
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Easy availability of drink 'worsening alcohol dependence issues'- 26 October 2009
Problem drinking is being made worse by the easy availability of alcohol, one specialist has suggested. Being able to purchase the substance from local shops throughout a 24-hour period means... |
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Alcohol dependence becoming a problem at university?- 26 October 2009
Alcohol abuse could have serious repercussions for those attending university, one expert has suggested. National Union of Students (NUS) Wales deputy director Lleu Williams noted that excessive alcohol use could... |
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Alcohol and accidents at work 'common for air personnel'- 26 October 2009
Staff working for airline companies can often be subjected to violent and anti-social behaviour from drunken passengers, new research has suggested. According to figures released yesterday (October 22nd) by the... |
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Alcoholism dependence 'may hinder IVF conception chances'- 23 October 2009
Alcohol dependence could lower the chances of being able to conceive a child through IVF treatment, it has been suggested. Tony Rutherford, chairman of the British Fertility Society, noted that... |
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Government drives 'don't boost alcoholism help'- 23 October 2009
Alcohol abuse remains a problem despite government funding towards anti-drinking advertising, one expert has claimed. Research manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies Dr Rachel Seabrook noted that studies carried... |
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Alcohol dependence 'leading to rise in hospital admissions'- 23 October 2009
Alcohol abuse in the UK has led to a rise in the number of people needing to go to hospital because of drinking problems, new research has suggested. Figures... |
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Minimum pricing to help alcohol dependence deaths?- 20 October 2009
Placing a minimum price on alcohol could help to reduce the number of deaths related to excessive drinking, one expert has suggested. Professor Martin Plant of the University of the... |
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Alcohol dependence 'may cause 90,800 deaths'- 19 October 2009
Alcohol dependence could lead to numerous deaths through ailments such as liver disease and chronic hepatitis by 2019, new research has predicted. Commissioned by Alcohol Concern, the University of the... |
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Brits 'unaware' of risk of heavy drinking and alcohol dependence- 19 October 2009
Many Britons are not aware they are risking their health through alcohol abuse because they do not understand units, it has been suggested.Chief executive of Drinkaware Chris Sorek added that... |
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Tougher action 'needed to combat alcohol dependence'- 19 October 2009
More government support is needed to warn of the risks of potential alcohol dependence, one expert has implied. Elliot Elam, spokesperson for Addaction, noted that alcohol "causes immeasurable problems" and... |
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Women 'risk alcohol dependence by relaxation drinking'- 19 October 2009
Women are becoming more at risk of serious health issues because they are using alcohol to wind down at the end of a hard day, one expert has claimed. President... |
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Alcohol dependence contributing to 'unacceptable' culture?- 16 October 2009
A rise in binge drinking culture is putting additional pressure on health services, it has been suggested.Dr John Heyworth, president of the College of Emergency Medicine, was quoted by the... |
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Government campaign may have helped reduce teenage alcohol dependence- 16 October 2009
Alcohol abuse among teenagers has been addressed through a government initiative to confiscate drinks.More than 5,000 litres of alcohol was seized in the summer months, according to children's minister Dawn... |
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Drinking poses risks even for those without alcohol dependence, study shows- 15 October 2009
Reports suggesting moderate consumption of alcohol is beneficial for health may be misleading, researchers have warned.Authors of a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society investigated the... |
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Warning over potential danger of heavy drinking and alcohol dependence- 15 October 2009
A warning has been issued over the potential health problems alcohol abuse can cause.Consultant in public health at NHS Bradford and Airedale Dr Nagpal Hoysal was quoted by the Bradford... |
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New Zealanders 'not getting the alcoholism help they need'- 15 October 2009
Many people in New Zealand need alcoholism help but are not seeking it, it has been observed.The Alcohol Advisory Council called for health professionals to play a greater role in... |
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Health problems of alcohol dependence highlighted in Coventry- 15 October 2009
The health implications of alcohol dependence and heavy drinking are being emphasised in Coventry.A range of events are taking place in the West Midlands city as authorities aim to inform... |
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Expert calls for advertising ban to reduce need for alcoholism treatment- 14 October 2009
Introducing regulations for alcohol advertising would protect children and make a significant difference to drinking levels in the UK, it has been suggested.Nicolay Sorensen, director of policy and communications at... |
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Alcoholism help may reduce damage to brain- 14 October 2009
The detrimental effects that alcohol can have on the brain have been highlighted by an expert.Director of addiction psychiatry at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Dr Mark Daglish was... |
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Minimum prices 'will reduce' alcohol and domestic violence problems- 14 October 2009
Problems with alcohol and domestic violence will be reduced if minimum pricing is introduced.That is the opinion of Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Stephen House, who was quoted by the Daily... |
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Alcohol and domestic violence problems to be tackled in Wales- 14 October 2009
Those suffering as a result of problems with alcohol and domestic violence in Wales could be helped by a range of new Assembly Government measures.Substance abuse is to be tackled... |
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Effect of alcohol dependence on drivers underrated?- 12 October 2009
The health problems associated with alcohol and driving may have been underrated in the past, researchers have suggested.A study, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, noted that previous investigations... |
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Tracy Morgan: Alcohol dependence cost me my marriage- 09 October 2009
American actor Tracy Morgan has spoken about his battle with alcohol dependence.The 30 Rock star, who made his name appearing on Saturday Night Live, told Reading Eagle that his drinking... |
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Alcoholism help 'improves life' for former homeless man- 09 October 2009
A former homeless man has told of how alcoholism help has enabled him to turn his life around and set up his own business.The BBC reports that Alistair Kirkhope, from... |
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Health risks of teens' alcohol dependence highlighted- 09 October 2009
The risks to teenagers' health presented by alcohol consumption have been highlighted by an expert.Researcher Mark Bellis described the negative impact as "substantial", following a report published in the journal... |
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Alcohol dependence may be addressed as Conservatives plan to tackle binge drinking- 07 October 2009
Shadow home secretary Chris Grayling has outlined plans to reduce alcohol-related disorder and violence in the UK.Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference, he explained that local authorities need to be... |
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Drinking endangers health 'even if alcoholism help is not needed'- 07 October 2009
Drinking can cause significant harm even if someone has not developed alcohol dependence, it has been noted.Writing in the Edinburgh News, drug and alcohol expert Colin Beck explained that many... |
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Alcoholism treatment may be needed as EU committee identifies health problems- 07 October 2009
The health problems being created by alcohol abuse in the European Union (EU) have been highlighted through a new report.According to a study by the European Economic and Social Committee... |
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Alcohol dependence contributing to crime increase?- 06 October 2009
A rise in alcohol abuse has been observed by local authorities in England and Wales.The Local Government Association (LGA) has published its latest survey, showing that incidents involving the substance... |
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Health dangers of alcohol dependence highlighted- 06 October 2009
Consumers have been urged to consider the effect alcohol can have on health as figures have highlighted problems created by the substance.The Scottish Ambulance Service released statistics showing 68 per... |
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"Unhealthy relationship" may be worsened by alcohol dependence- 05 October 2009
Health problems caused by alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland have been highlighted by the chief medical officer.Dr Michael McBride warned of the need to educate children about the problems the... |
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Jack Dee discusses former alcohol dependence- 05 October 2009
Comedian Jack Dee has told of problems he had with alcohol dependence at a young age.Writing in the Daily Mail, he explained that he began working in restaurants after leaving... |
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Alcoholism treatment may help improve sleep, study suggests- 02 October 2009
Research has indicated a potential for alcoholism treatment to improve sleep, as a link between consumption and quality rest has been identified.A study published in the journal SLEEP revealed that... |
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Alcohol and domestic violence problem highlighted in New Mexico- 02 October 2009
The number of incidents of domestic violence has soared in one area of the US in recent months, with alcohol being cited as a major factor.According to NewsWest 9, a... |
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Adriano speaks about battle with alcohol dependence- 02 October 2009
Brazilian footballer Adriano has spoken of the difficulties he faced due to alcohol dependence.According to Goal.com, the former Inter Milan striker told R7 magazine that heavy drinking ultimately led to... |
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Health survey may indicate need for alcoholism help- 01 October 2009
Alcohol abuse may be taking its toll on people in Scotland, as a study has shown the extent to which people consume the substance.The Scottish Health Survey 2008 revealed that... |
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Police identify link between alcohol and domestic violence- 01 October 2009
A link between alcohol and domestic violence has been observed by police in one area of the US state of Idaho.Officers in Blaine County have made 200 arrests for violence... |
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Brewery 'not taking alcohol dependence seriously'- 01 October 2009
A brewery has been criticised for failing to recognise the damage that problems such as alcohol dependence can cause.BrewDog has launched Nanny State - a beer containing just 1.1 per... |
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