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 Alcohol dependence in the UK could be reduced through a governmental overhaul of the duty system attached to the substance, an expert has said.According to Don Shenker, chief executive... |
 A discussion on alcohol health risks will be top of the agenda at a convention held by the United Nations (UN) in Australia tomorrow (September 1st).The 63rd Annual UN Department... |
 Alcohol dependence can lead to various cognitive processes such as memory being damaged in the long term, a new study has stated.According to a study conducted by scientists at the... |
 The government of New Zealand is seeking to reduce the amount of alcohol dependence among the country's younger generations by introducing several new measures into law.One of the key... |
 Moscow's local government has moved to reduce the levels of alcohol health risks among its citizens by opting to ban the sale of vodka in the city's supermarkets, shops... |
 An expert has said that there is no simple way of limiting the alcohol health risks posed by alcohol dependence among parents.That is the view of Michael Linnell,... |
 Plans to devolve licensing laws which could have been intended to reduce alcohol dependence in Wales have been dismissed by central government.It was revealed recently that health minister Edwina Hart... |
 Children as young as five years old are contacting ChildLine to talk about their parents who drink and may be suffering from alcohol dependence, it has been revealed.According to the... |
 David Cameron's plans to tackle alcohol dependence in the UK by introducing a minimum pricing structure on the substance are likely to prove massively unpopular with the general public.That is... |
 David Cameron has offered his support to an innovative idea from councils in Greater Manchester which could help limit alcohol dependence in the region.In a move which may also... |
 Alcohol dependence in Britain may not be reduced under the government's recently announced plans to introduce restrictions on below-cost sales, an expert has said.According to Don Shenker, chief executive... |
 A new study released today (August 10th) has found that more than one in five Australians may be in a position whereby they require alcoholism treatment.According to research conducted by... |
 Alcohol dependence could be tackled and millions of lives saved by the introduction of minimum pricing for the substance, one expert has claimed.Dr Evelyn Gillan, chief executive of Alcohol... |
 Officials in San Francisco are considering proposals to further levy drink in order to tackle alcohol health risks.It is thought the scheme could garner as much as $16 million (£10... |
 Scotland's attempts to tackle alcohol health risks are due to go to the next stage.Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said the government is to reveal its preferred minimum price before... |
 Alcohol health risks are a problem for individuals in New Zealand joining the army, one military officer has said.Colonel Howard Duffy, who commands the 2nd Land Force Group from Linton,... |
 Alcohol dependence is a serious issue in Coventry, newly-released figures have shown.They show the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the city have increased by two-thirds in a year, the... |
 If measures to reduce alcohol dependence are going to be successful, supermarkets should not be able to escape the licensing overhaul, one expert has claimed.Dr Rachel Seabrook, research manager for... |
 An alcohol-free venue has been launched by Drinkaware to give 16 and 17-year-olds in Newquay somewhere to socialise.The scheme, which may tackle alcohol dependence in the area and... |
 One supermarket is to tackle alcohol dependence in the UK by introducing floor prices for beers and spirits, it has been revealed.Retail giant Asda will not be selling... |
 Alcohol dependence is to be tackled by scrapping the 24-hour licensing laws, it has been revealed.Under new proposals being discussed by the government, local councils will get increased... |
 Alcohol dependence in Scotland has been highlighted after research revealed adults in the country drink a quarter more than the rest of Britain.The study was carried out by... |
 Alcohol abuse in Ireland is a "national disgrace", according to a member of the clergy.The Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor Donal McKeown noted the problem, which may... |
 Alcohol dependence may become an issue in Australia after it was revealed the country is falling behind when it comes to diagnosing foetal alcohol syndrome.The condition causes serious... |
 Those struggling with alcohol dependence may prefer to talk to clergy about their situation, a new study has found.Research carried out at the University of Michigan Health System... |
 In order to reduce alcohol dependence in young people a targeted campaign needs to be introduced, one expert has claimed.Michael Linnell, communications director at the Lifeline Project, called... |
 Alcohol dependence in teenagers could be putting the section of society at a greater risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures later in life, a new report has claimed.The... |
 Alcohol abuse is a major contributor to the injury rate among UK citizens, it has been claimed.Responding to figures which revealed thousands of people are treated in Gloucestershire's... |
 The health of babies in the UK is being put at risk by alcohol abuse during pregnancy, it has been claimed.Commenting on the topic, government advisor Professor Barry... |
 Alcohol dependence is rising in the UK, a survey has shown.It was carried out by Alcohol Concern and discovered there has been a 24 per cent rise in levels of... |
 Parents who drink excessively in front of their children will "normalise" the process towards the substance for them, one expert has claimed, which could lead to alcohol dependence.Chris Sorek, chief... |
 The effect on children of seeing parents deal with alcohol dependence is to be investigated by the BBC.Living With Alcohol - A Newsround Special will delve into the experiences of... |
 Teenage girls are more likely to see alcohol misuse as a way of self-medicating than their male counterparts, a report has found.The data has been released by the Partnership for... |
 Alcohol health risks should be tackled by introducing a ban on advertising and bringing in a minimum pricing system, it has been suggested.The claim was made at the British Medical... |
 Children could face alcohol health risks if their parents buy them the substance, it has been claimed.According to research carried out by Drinkaware, 53 per cent of guardians plan to... |
 Children in Derry are suffering due to their parents' alcohol dependence, it has been found.In order to combat this, a new initiative has been launched by the NSPCC, the Public... |
 Alcohol health risks are still not fully appreciated by drinkers in Wales, a new study has discovered.It was carried out by Alcohol Concern Cymru and it surveyed 1,000 people who... |
 Alcohol health risks can be affected by parenting style, a new report has claimed.The study was carried out by the Brigham Young University and it found that how guardians treat... |
 Alcohol health risks may increase after the government announced a swell in the cider tax rate has been reversed.In the March Budget, the duty was raised to ten per cent... |
 Exercise may be an effective method for preventing alcohol abuse, a study has claimed.J David Glass, professor of biological sciences at Kent State University and corresponding author for the report,... |
 Alcohol health risks may be tackled by a reduction in the legal drink-driving limit, an expert has claimed.Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, observed the ideal value... |
 Alcohol health risks should be tackled by bringing in education for children as young as five, an expert has claimed.Chris Sorek, chief executive of Drinkaware, noted it is... |
 The "devastating" effects of alcohol dependence have been highlighted in a new book.It is called Who Cares? and it details the experiences of people having to support family... |
 A new initiative has been launched in Ludlow that will tackle alcohol dependence.It will see the local police work with pubs and supermarkets as they try to prevent... |
 Alcohol health risks in Scotland may increase after a policy for a minimum price on the substance was defeated.The controversial scheme, which has struggled to get the required... |
 Politicians in Scotland are being urged to back plans designed to reduce alcohol health risks.The Alcohol Bill will be debated today and while it has been reported there is not... |
 Alcohol health risks have been highlighted after a police chief in Scotland blamed the substance on 14 murders that have taken place in the country.Stephen House, the chief constable of... |
 Alcohol dependence can only be reduced by challenging people's attitudes towards the substance, an expert has claimed.Chris Sorek, chief executive of Drinkaware, noted it is the first step... |
 Restricting availability is an important step in reducing alcohol dependence in Scotland, it has been argued.Senior lecturer in alcohol and drug studies at the University of the West... |
 Measures introduced to reduce alcohol health risks in the UK have not proved to be as effective as first hoped, it has been claimed.A change in the Licensing... |
 Alcohol dependence may decrease after an expert urged the government to listen to the advice being offered by the health authorities.Don Shenker, Alcohol Concern chief executive, noted that... |
 The problems with alcohol dependence have been revealed after a woman died due to her misuse of the substance.Lynne Meryl Williams passed away after years of |
 The price of alcohol should be regularly reviewed to ensure it does not become too affordable, it has been claimed, as it may increase alcohol dependence.According to the... |
 Alcohol health risks could be challenged by the introduction of minimum pricing for a unit of drink.Dr Evelyn Gillan, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, noted the scheme... |
 Alcohol dependence in Portugal is proving to be an economic burden on the country's health system, a study has claimed.It has been estimated by the World Health Organisation... |
 Individuals who appear to have alcohol dependence problems need to be treated with a certain amount of tact in work, an expert has claimed.Gill Trevelyan, head of good... |
 The dangers of alcohol dependence have been highlighted by a report that shows 25 per cent of US college attendees have driven a car while under the influence... |
 A woman has spoken of how her alcohol dependence has forced her to seek treatment.Catriona Gourlay, a 27-year-old form London, noted she used to drink up to four... |
 Alcoholism treatment should be targeted at the most deprived areas of England and Wales, it has been argued.Research by the University of Sheffield, published in the journal BMC... |
 Individuals have been warned about alcohol health risks during the World Cup due to the possible links between major sporting events, heavy drinking and domestic abuse.Alcohol Concern Cymru... |
 The problems associated with alcohol dependence have been highlighted by a report that found over half-a-million employees go to work hungover every day.It was carried out by Drinkaware... |
 Alcohol health risks are still are prominent worry in the UK after it was revealed that consumption of the substance is still high.Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, was... |
 A university in South Carolina is holding a conference that it hopes will help tackle the issue of alcohol health risks in students.Clemson University will seek to highlight... |
 The decision to introduce measures to prevent the spread of alcohol dependence in Glasgow has been backed by two charities.It comes after the city's licensing board rejected the... |
 Problems associated with alcohol dependence have been highlighted by the case of Laura Hall.The 20-year-old became the first person in the UK to be banned from buying drink... |
 The C&C Group has become the latest organisation to back the introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol.Designed to reduce alcohol health risks, the scheme has been debated in... |
 Alcohol dependence can be harmful to not only the person consuming the substance but also his or her friends and society as a whole, an expert has claimed.Writing... |
 Alcohol health risks are being tackled in Glasgow after it was revealed that supermarket's have been refused permission to increased their store space to sell the substance.At 13... |
 The dangers of alcohol dependence have been highlighted after a man died in public toilets in Cambridgeshire.It happened in the cathedral city of Ely after Justin Baker's body... |
 The effects of alcohol misuse have been discussed grimly by one police officer.Lieutenant Mike Pryor, writing in the Arizona Daily Star, noted that some parents feel as though drinking is... |
 Reducing alcohol health risks is a major priority of the New Zealand government, an elected representative has said.Maurice Williamson, MP for Pakuranga, was speaking after a police report... |
 The Scottish National Party's (SNP's) proposal to reduce alcohol health risks have been supported by retail giant Tesco.As part of their policies for the drink, the governing party... |
 Alcohol dependence is to be tackled by higher taxes on drinks and tighter marketing regulations, it has emerged.At a meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO), heath ministers... |
 The decision by the government to tackle alcohol health risks is welcome, an expert has claimed.Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, was talking after those in power... |
 Alcohol dependence is to be tackled by the new government after it was revealed that supermarkets are to be prevented from selling alcohol below a certain price.Those in... |
 Alcohol dependence can be reduced by regular interventions from nurses, a study has claimed.Dr Kathryn Cobain, research fellow at the University of Liverpool, found that 77 per cent... |
 The new government is to look into the possibility of scrapping the 24-hour drinking laws in the UK, which may reduce alcohol dependence.Theresa May, the new home secretary,... |
 Proposals are being debated in Australia that could reduce the effects of alcohol dependence.The state of New South Wales is considering introducing alcohol-related antisocial behaviour offences (Asbo), which... |
 Russia is to introduce harsher penalties for those who produce and sell alcohol illegally, it has been revealed.The move is an attempt to combat alcohol health risks and... |
 The town of Burlington in Boston is trying to promote the dangers of alcohol dependence by having a weekend free of the substance.People are actively encouraged not to... |
 Teenage alcohol abuse problems in Sweden are being tackled by a new campaign.The Swedish National Institute of Public Health has joined forces with national police to launch a... |
 Alcohol health risks may be increased for unborn babies if their mother consumes the substance, a study has claimed.A report published in the journal of the American Association... |
 The health secretary of Scotland has once again refused to reveal the exact guidelines contained within a policy designed to combat alcohol health risks.Nicola Sturgeon told a committee of MSPs... |
 Focusing on alcohol-related illnesses could improve the efficacy of hospital interventions, a new study has claimed.Emily Williams, corresponding author of the report, noted that for those who realise for the... |
 Those with alcohol dependence problems will very often end up abusing other substances as well, an expert has claimed.Simon Worrall, director of postgraduate coursework programmes in molecular biology at The... |
 Women who have abortions are more likely to suffer from alcohol dependence problems, it has been claimed.The research was carried out by Natalie Mota, Margaret Burnett and Jitender Sareen and... |
 Binge drinking during teenage years may have a serious impact on development, an expert has said.Dr Rachel Seabrook, research manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, noted that there a... |
 Alcohol dependence will be reduced in all class brackets by the introduction of minimum pricing, it has been claimed.A study by Aberdeen University has found that it is not just... |
 The Australian government has come in for criticism after it dropped proposals intended to curb alcohol health risks.After those in power decided not to implement tax reform, the Alcohol Education... |
 Challenging the drinking habits of the UK is not an easy task, an expert has said, which may make it hard to reduce alcohol dependence.Chris Sorek, chief executive... |
 Alcohol health risks in Europe are greater than in any other continent, a new report has claimed.The EU Citizens' Attitudes Towards Alcohol study found that it has the... |
 Alex Salmond is coming under increasing pressure to reveal just what the minimum price of alcohol that the government is proposing will be.The move is being put forward as a... |
 There is growing support for the introduction of a minimum pricing on drink, which may help reduce the effect of alcohol dependence.The Welsh Labour Party have given their... |
 Alcohol health risks could be prevalent in the UK after it was revealed that the country has one of the highest levels of binge drinking in the European... |
 Residents in St Helena, California are worried about alcohol health risks, it has been suggested.The area - which is located in the Napa Valley wine region - was... |
 Alcohol dependence is still a dominant feature of life for many New Zealanders, an expert has claimed.Lianne Dalziel MP noted that those in power have a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity... |
 Wales may introduce new policies that are intended to reduce alcohol health risks in the country.Health minister Edwina Hart said that measures need to be implemented that will... |
 Binge drinking is a problem among students, an expert has claimed, which may lead to a more serious issue such as alcohol dependence in the future.Peer health educator... |
 The greater the number of off-licences an area has, the more likely it is to have problems with crime, a report has claimed, which may lead to an increase in... |
 Alcohol dependence in Scotland is to be tackled by a new investment programme.Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that £36 million is to be put into NHS treatments... |
 Alcohol dependence is a real problem for New Zealand after it was revealed 140,000 people are abusing both drugs and the substance.Figures released by the Alcohol Advisory Council... |
 Alcohol dependence is becoming an issue for residents in Alaska, an expert has claimed.Bill Martin, president of the central council of Indian Tribes in Alaska, noted that everyone... |
 Stopping children from watching adult-themed movies may prevent alcohol misuse, a new study has claimed.The research was carried out in New England in the US and it surveyed over 3,600... |
 Schools in West Virginia have to spend $13 million (£8.5 million) a year on various problems including alcohol abuse, a new report has claimed.It was conducted by the West Virgina... |
 Plans to reduce alcohol dependence in Scotland have come under fresh scrutiny.A study completed by Sheffield University, based on data from 2003, had shown the impact of minimum pricing in... |
 Britons may face alcohol health risks in the future because they are starting to drink from such a young age, an expert has claimed.Michael Linnell, director of communications at the... |
 Alcohol dependence in Ireland is a problem after it was revealed that more people binge drink than in any other European Union country.Classified as five to six beverages in one... |
 Bulgarians may face more alcohol health risks than any other country in the European Union.The latest Eurobarometer report on EU citizens' attitudes towards alcohol revealed that people from the nation... |
 Alcohol abuse in children in Cumbria is becoming a serious issue, it has been claimed.According to a survey carried out in the region, over one in eight primary school attendees... |
 Alcohol dependence is not something that can be overlooked in the UK, a new study has suggested.Published on the web journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy, the report was... |
 Women in a relationship and struggling with alcohol dependence may be better off going to couples therapy instead of independent sessions, a study has claimed.The investigation was carried out by... |
 Parents who want to stop their children from having alcohol dependence problems need to start talking about the issue early, an expert has claimed.Dr Sharonda Taylor, assistant professor of paediatrics... |
 Alcohol health risks and social problems in Nelson are being fuelled by young people's access to cheap drink, it has been claimed.According to bar owners in New Zealand, the issue... |
 The amount of money being spent by the Scottish government on tackling alcohol dependence in its early stages doubled last year, it has been revealed.However, support agencies still do not... |
 Measures designed to reduce alcohol health risks in Scotland have hit a set back.The Scottish National Party is facing calls to name the minimum price that it wants to introduce,... |
 Alcohol dependence in Geelong is getting out of hand, it has been suggested.Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser noted that the substance is consumed by too many people in the Australian... |
 Alcohol health risks are escalating in Brighton and Hove Albion, an expert has claimed.Dr Tom Scanlon, director of public health for the city, noted that the dangers of binge drinking... |
 Alcohol health risks of drinking too much include an enhanced risk of having a stroke, one expert has claimed. Elspeth McAusland at the Stroke Association said there are two types... |
 Alcohol dependence in Britain is leading to a surge in the number of cancer cases in the country, one organisation has stated. World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) revealed in a... |
 Alcohol Concern Cymru has launched a new online tool in an effort to combat drinking problems in Wales. Policy manager at the organisation Andrew Misell said alcohol dependence is "one... |
 Measures that are designed to reduce alcohol health risks in the UK have came into force.The new mandatory code of practice outlaws a number of practices, including drinking... |
 Children who do not get enough sleep as they grow up could face a greater risk of alcohol dependence in their futures, it has been claimed.Maria Wong, a... |
 A forum in Milford, Connecticut has told parents they are invaluable in the fight against alcohol dependence.Fred White, director of substance abuse services at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Centre,... |
 A TV presenter in Wales has spoken of how alcohol nearly killed him.Brychan Llyr remarked that he fell into a coma twice as his body reacted to his attempts to... |
 Alcohol health risks in the UK are continuing to rise, a new report has claimed.The Health Profile of England 2009 found that the average number of alcohol-related deaths from liver... |
 A new scheme is being launched in Rutherford, Tennessee that will try to reduce the impact of alcohol dependence.The Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Rutherford County (Cadcor) is hoping to raise... |
 A park in Maryland is combating the effects of alcohol misuse by banning the consuming of the substance.Chris Bushman, deputy director of the Maryland Park Service, noted that since alcoholic... |
 A county in the US is trying to educate its population about the dangers of alcohol dependence. Santa Cruz, California is trying to foster a sense of community spirit with the... |
 Policies are being considered in Australia that may reduce alcohol health risks, it has been revealed.The Western Australian Government is debating whether or not to implement a drinker identification system,... |
 A group in South Africa has suggested that the best way to prevent alcohol dependence may be to increase the legal age from which individuals are allowed to drink.The South... |
 Plans being considered by the SNP that may reduce alcohol dependence in Scotland should be scrapped, it has been suggested.Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour's health spokeswoman, noted that following the introduction... |
 The more alcohol that a person drinks, the worse their diet will become, newly-released research has revealed.It has been carried out by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism... |
 The cost of alcohol misuse in Birmingham is £713 million a year, newly-released figures have found.It was published as part of Total Place, a £5 million pilot scheme from the... |
 Minimum pricing is the only way to combat alcohol dependence, an expert has claimed.Don Shenker, Alcohol Concern chief executive, noted that without it, supermarkets will continue to sell the substance... |
 Alcohol dependence may account for the connection between low socio-economic standing and bad health, a study has suggested.The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, comprised 25... |
 Alcohol health risks could be reduced by introducing a minimum price on the substance, it has been revealed.Research conducted by Sheffield University has found that setting a price of 50p... |
 If the government wants to reduce alcohol health risks, they have to do more than increase duty, an expert has stated.Don Shenker, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, noted that while... |
 A more reliable test to discover whether or not a person suffers from alcohol dependence is being developed.Scientists at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine have noted that measuring... |
 An increasing number of bodies are backing plans that may reduce alcohol dependence, it has been revealed.The Scottish parliament's Health and Sport Committee has received 107 submissions in favour of... |
 The government needs to take more action in the fight against alcohol dependence, an expert has suggested.Don Shenker, Alcohol Concern chief executive, noted that the response from those... |
 Alcohol health risks can be decreased if a diagnostic tool is applied more efficiently, it has been suggested.The Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) is commonly used by... |
 Three-fifths of individuals have reconsidered their alcohol consumption levels because of a new advertising drive, it has been revealed.The Campaign for Smarter Drinking was launched by the government last year... |
 Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest problems facing society today, one expert has suggested.Chris Sorek, chief executive of charity Drinkaware, noted that immediate action needs to be taken to... |
 A group has proposed new measures that may help reduce the £2.7 billion cost of alcohol abuse to the NHS, it has been revealed.The British Society of Gastroenterology wants the... |
 It has been announced that St Mary's Hospital, Paddington has won the Project of the Year from the Hub of Commissioned Alcohol Projects and Policies (HubCAPP).The service won the award... |
 A quarter of all ambulance call outs in the Shetlands are alcohol-related, newly-released figures have shown. The data came from Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant and it also... |
 Alcohol health risks in Scotland are to be tackled by the introduction of a new procedure, it has been claimed.In a speech to her party's conference, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon... |
 Motorists who drink alcohol and then attempt to drive home may face a ban after it was revealed the limit is to be reduced.Transport minister Lord Adonis said to the... |
 The worst practices associated with alcohol misuse may be eliminated when a new code is introduced on April 6th.As part of the policy - which have just received Lords' assent... |
 Alcohol health risks in Scotland have been highlighted after it was revealed that one in every seven beds is taken up by someone who drinks.The figures were about... |
 The dangers associated with alcohol dependence have been highlighted after a man died due to continued abuse of the substance.Danny Coles of Maes Yr Afon, Holywell, passed away... |
 Over 50 per cent of kids have cited peer pressure as the main reason that they start drinking.Research by the Department of Children, Schools and Families also found that 66... |
 Young people in Scotland want to reduce alcohol health risks by banning advertisements of the substance from appearing in public places.The country's first Youth Commission on Alcohol has... |
 A Liberal Democrat MP has backed the introduction of minimum pricing as a method to reduce alcohol health risks.Leeds North West MP Greg Mulholland noted his support for the scheme... |
 Women in Scotland are facing alcohol health risks as they are consuming too much of the substance, it has emerged.Research has found that 400,000 females north of the border imbibe... |
 The dangers of alcohol dependence have been revealed after a man opened up about his problems with the substance.Jacob Varghese lost his job and tried to end his life after... |
 A scheme introduced in Cornwall to reduce alcohol dependence has been praised by the government.The Newquay Safe Partnership aims to curb anti-social behaviour and was started after two teenagers -... |
 US scientists may have uncovered a potential link between the brain and alcohol dependence, it has been revealed.The lead author on the study was Dr F Woodward Hopf, from the... |
 There needs to be an increased awareness of possible alcohol health risks, according to an expert.Dr Ruth Milton, director of public health for Surrey, noted that any measures that would... |
 Alcohol dependence in South Australia is being tackled by the introduction of a ban on high strength beer, it has been revealed.The town of Ceduna, on the west coast of... |
 Alcohol health risks have been revealed in Devon after the medical director of Torbay Hospital stated that more and more young people are dying due to misusing the substance.In Torbay... |
 Four Liverpool pubs are to offer checks on individual's physical state as part of a new campaign to tackle alcohol health risks.The campaign is designed to get men thinking about... |
 Residents in Maryland would support increasing tax on alcoholic beverages if the extra money was spent on combating the problem, it has been claimed.The Maryland Chapter of the National Council... |
 Portsmouth City Council is launching an investigation after it was revealed that the city has the highest rate of alcohol-related admissions in the south-east.The threat of alcohol dependence has been... |
 Eight children's' charities in Scotland are coming together to tackle the issue of alcohol dependence.The consortium, which includes Childline and Barnardo's, is backing the government's plans to introduce a minimum... |
 A new campaign being launched by the police service in East Riding is to target alcohol dependence, it has emerged.The drive will look to heighten the awareness of alcohol health... |
 Alcohol health risks in Scotland have been highlighted after it was revealed that the nation has the highest death rate in the UK related to the substance.It also emerged that... |
 The problem of alcohol dependence in teenagers is being addressed in Virginia, with getting parents involved.Any one individual who is caught underage drinking has a letter sent home to their... |
 Over one in five (22 per cent) adults in England drink more because of peer pressure, newly released figures have shown.A YouGov poll of more than 2,000 English people found... |
 Alcohol health risks have been highlighted after it was revealed that over 5,700 people left hospital in the Lothian area last year after being diagnosed with liver disease or alcohol... |
 Alcohol dependence is more prevalent in people who need to consume extra beverages in order to get drunk, it has been claimed.Geoff Joslyn, senior scientist at the Ernest Gallo Clinic... |
 Alcohol health risks have been highlighted by the announcement that nearly 900 children are affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in Scotland. Dr Jonathan Sher, director of research, policy and... |
 Alcohol dependence is increasing in American teenagers, a new report has found.Sean Clarkin, director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, which has released the study, is worried that a... |
 There are several genes associated with alcohol dependence, a new study has suggested.Findings will be published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and it was completed by scientists at the... |
 Alcohol health risks are to be challenged by a new website being set up by European spirits producers, it has been announced.The site has been created by the European Spirits... |
 The issue of alcohol dependence in children is to be tackled by a new campaign that will highlight the benefits of sport over the use of the substance.Side Stepping Alcohol... |
 The level of alcohol dependence and the ensuing increase in liver disease is not surprising, according to one expert.Dr Rachel Seabrook, research manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, noted... |
 Brechin City Football Club are backing a new campaign that highlights alcohol health risks.The second division Scottish club are supporting the Listen Up drive, which sees primary school children tell... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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 -... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 Men who drink more than two strong pints of lager a day are three times more likely to have a stroke or develop mouth cancer, as a new survey warning... |
 Police are to get new powers that will make it easier for them to take harsh action over underage drinking in the fight against alcohol dependence.They will now be allowed... |
 The impact of alcohol dependence has been made clear after new data has shown that men are twice as likely to die from abusing the substance than their female counterparts.Figures... |
 Alcohol health risks have been highlighted by a study in Brazil that has linked drinking problems and memory complaints, it has emerged.The study was carried out by Marcos Antonio Lopes... |
 Alcohol health risks are to be documented by a new drive, after the extent of public knowledge on the dangers of misuse was revealed. The results came after a YouGov... |
 Alcohol health risks will be discussed by a national advisory panel of specialists that is being set up by Drinkaware.The group will consist of six professionals who all have different... |
 A Welsh assembly member (AM) has backed calls for the introduction of minimum pricing in an effort to curb alcohol dependence.Edwina Hart, Gower AM, revealed in the South Wales Evening... |
 Alcohol health risks caused by the proliferation of cheap beverages containing the substance coupled with the increase of reckless drinks promotions are two topics up for discussion at a Norwich... |
 Alcohol dependence may begin to decline after it was announced by food and drink magazine the Grocer that the number of cheap booze deals in supermarkets have fallen.Don Shenker, chief... |
 A schoolgirl has won a competition to design a poster demonstrating alcohol health risks. The girl who won the contest was Nicoda Mitchell and the Haringey Independent reported that the... |
 One of Scotland's biggest brewers has backed the introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol in an effort to curb alcohol dependence. Mike Lees, managing director of Tennent Caledonian, announced that... |
 Alcohol health risks have been outlined by a report showing misuse of the substance is costing every Scottish adult as much as £900 a year.The study was completed by York... |
 Alcohol health risks were revealed in Northern Ireland after a report from the Department of Health found that the substance was a factor in 63.8 per cent of cases of... |
 A research project carried out in Finland has indicated that early intervention is essential in preventing alcohol dependence developing. The study questioned every 16-year-old in a Finnish city and when they... |
 Alcohol dependence in adolescents could drop if they wait longer before having their first drink and if their early experiences are controlled by parents, a study has found.The research was... |
 Alcohol health risks can only be properly tackled by the introduction of minimum fixed prices, according to Alcohol Concern.The group's chief executive, Don Shenker, was commenting after the government introduced... |
 New legislation being introduced by the government will see a change in the current licensing laws in an effort to reduce alcohol dependence. Under the proposals, from April bars would... |
 A new campaign, supported by comedians including Bill Bailey, has been launched to get parents and children talking more about the dangers of alcohol and your health. The 'why let... |
 The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is not convinced a new labelling technique will reduce alcohol health risks.Stephen Robertson, British Retail Consortium director general, believes the current arrangement is sufficient and... |
 The first national clinical director for liver disease has been appointed in an attempt to lower the impact of alcohol dependence on liver disease.Dr Martin Lombard comes into the job... |
 The UK public are increasingly expressing concern about levels of alcohol dependence, according to health secretary Andy Burnham.People are gradually becoming aware of the health risks associated with excess alcohol... |
 The government's former chief drug advisor, who was forced to resign after claiming that alcohol dependence is worse than drug addiction, has said that he still believes it to be... |
 The government has launched a new series of alcohol dependence prevention advertisements that show young children talking about underage drinking problems in an attempt to get parents to communicate with... |
 Conducting more research into alcohol dependence prevention policies is required, one expert has suggested. Secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group Robert Humphreys said that making additional enquiries into the... |
 Individuals in Britain should have more awareness of the amount of alcohol they are consuming. This is the suggestion of Alcohol Concern chief executive Don Shenker, who noted that while... |
 People battling with alcohol dependence are not being helped by the availability of cheap lager with increased proof levels.Speaking to the BBC, 49-year-old Dennis Rogers, who used to live on... |
 Comedian Bill Bailey has added his opinion to the debate about alcohol dependence in the UK by saying that parents should be making sure their children are not developing drinking... |
 The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has backed plans to introduce a fixed minimum price for alcohol in order to put a stop to drinking problems in the UK.It was... |
 A new educational project in South Yorkshire has seen around 4,000 school students from the area learn about alcohol abuse and its problems.After seeing VXII Theatre Company's play All Geared... |
 The number of people seeking alcoholism treatment after harming themselves or becoming ill has risen in the north-west in the past five years, new research has suggested. Figures released by... |
 Alcohol dependence issues could be eased if the UK introduced new measures to control the cost of booze. This is the suggestion of health secretary Andy Burnham, who told the... |
 The health of residents in east Lancashire would be drastically improved by introducing minimum pricing policies for alcohol purchases. This is the suggestion of public health director for NHS Blackburn... |
 Alcohol labelling needs to be updated to ensure people are aware of the risks of drinking too much, the Conservatives have claimed. The Tories called for the 'units of alcohol'... |
 The government should be ashamed of the alcohol dependence levels in the UK, it has been claimed. Chief executive of Alcohol Concern Don Shenker suggested that the publication of a... |
 Scottish taxpayers are paying up to £268.8 million a year on healthcare because of alcohol dependence issues, new research has suggested. A study by York University economists estimated that the... |
 Alcohol dependence is to be challenged by new rules that could see a bottle of wine have a minimum price of £4.50.The measures are designed to limit the amount of... |
 Alcohol health risks are being discussed in Scotland after it emerged people there drink two-and-a-half more litres per year than their English counterparts. Figures show that 50.5 million litres of... |
 There needs to be a cultural change that results in people moving away from excessive alcohol consumption, one expert has warned.Dr Rachel Seabrook, research manager for the Institute of Alcohol... |
 A new report warning of the cost of treating people with alcohol dependence has been welcomed by the chief executive of the NHS Confederation.Steve Barnett said that the publication, which... |
 The government needs to take action on the price of alcohol in order to reduce the strain being placed on the NHS due to abuse of the substance.This is according... |
 Hospitals in Bournemouth and Poole are highlighting the alcohol health risks of drinking too much by handing out new scratch cards. Offered to patients brought in to the accident and... |
 People need to keep track of their drinking at Christmas to avoid alcohol health risks associated with overconsumption, it has been claimed. Dr Elena Douse, writing for the South Wales... |
 A person dies every three hours in Scotland because of complications caused by alcohol dependence, the country's health officials have claimed. Writing to MSPs, the Scottish Directors of Public Health... |
 People with drinking problems are getting younger and younger, one expert has claimed. Consultant psychiatrist at NHS Lothian's Alcohol Problems Service Dr Jonathan Chick said that those who are developing... |
 Gout is becoming more common in Wales because of increases in alcohol dependence, one specialist has suggested. Accident and emergency consultant at Morriston Hospital in Swansea Mike McCade said the... |
 Individuals admitted to hospital due to alcohol-related incidents should cover the cost to the NHS, it has been claimed. Think tank Policy Exchange noted that the treatment of people staying... |
 Sleep problems could be one alcohol health risk that individuals find themselves at the mercy of in the festive season, it has been claimed. Staff writers at SleepBetter.org noted that... |
 Alcohol health risks for drinkers are increased when mixing the substance with illegal drugs, it has claimed. Director of communications at the Lifeline Project Michael Linnell stated that stimulants such... |
 Alcohol dependence in Britain is being made worse by the continued selling of the substance at discounted prices by retailers. This is the suggestion of Don Shenker, chief executive of... |
 Alcohol abuse prevention measures are being enforced in one North Yorkshire district to ensure under-18s do not come to harm during the festive season. According to the Yorkshire Post, adults... |
 Drinkers are often unaware of how much they have recently consumed, new research has suggested, meaning they may not know they need alcoholism help. The study, led by Professor Mark... |
 Advice to parents on how to prevent alcohol abuse in their children has been described as "extremely useful" by Drinkaware. The alcohol dependence charity's chief executive, Chris Sorek, stated that... |
 An alcohol dependence initiative in Stockton could help people to overcome their drinking problems, it has been claimed. Run by Stockton Borough Council and NHS Stockton-on-Tees, the Alcohol Strategy is... |
 Children under the age of 15 should not drink alcohol if they want to remain healthy, one expert has claimed. In guidance published by the Department of Health today (December... |
 Alcohol dependence and the related health risks are becoming an increasing problem, one government official has suggested. Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb said that the UK needs to address... |
 Alcohol dependence could be costing the NHS a considerable amount of money each year, one expert has suggested. Chairman of charity Drinkaware Derek Lewis stated that as much as £2.7... |
 The alcohol health risks of drinking too much could be becoming more prevalent in Scotland, it has been claimed. Aberdeen city councillor Bill Cormie told the Daily Record that the... |
 Alcohol dependence and the problems relating to drinking problems remain an important consideration for the government, the health minister has suggested. Andy Burnham stated that there are currently ten million... |
 Children as young as ten are being cautioned for alcohol-related crime, new figures have revealed. Home Office statistics obtained by the Liberal Democrats suggest that alcohol dependence could be becoming... |
 Individuals that drink too much at Christmas may find it difficult to get a good night's rest, it has been claimed. According to SleepBetter.org, sleeplessness is an alcohol health risk... |
 Alcohol dependence could be costing the economy £25 billion per year, an industry specialist has suggested.Chief executive of Alcohol Concern Don Shenker said that there has been a wider availability... |
 Alcohol dependence could be prevented if drinks producers supported minimum pricing policies, the Church of Scotland has suggested. Referred to as the Kirk, the organisation stated that there is a... |
 Alcohol dependence may lead to women contracting breast cancer more easily, one expert has claimed. Anthony Leathem, spokesperson for Against Breast Cancer and honorary senior lecturer in surgery at University... |
 Those with alcohol dependence are at an increased risk of contracting cancer, one specialist has suggested. Chief executive of Alcohol Concern Don Shenker stated that the general public is often... |
 People may feel less guilty drinking at Christmas but they should still be wary of the alcohol health risks, one expert has claimed. Chief executive of Drinkaware Chris Sorek said... |
 Alcohol abuse could lead to people developing sleeping problems, the director of the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association has claimed. Marianne Davy stated that drinking too much of the... |
 Women who have previously had breast cancer increase their chances of getting the disease again if they drink alcohol.This is according to a new study led by Marilyn Kwan, staff... |
 MSPs have criticised a top health official for sending them a letter to warn of the alcohol health risks relating to alcohol. Dr Lesley Wilkie, NHS Grampian director of public... |
 Cancer could be more common because of an increase in drinking problems, new research has suggested. According to figures obtained from parliamentary questions by the Liberal Democrats, there has been... |
 Introducing minimum pricing on the cost of a unit of alcohol would lower the number of people with drinking problems, it has been suggested. Published today (December 7th), a survey... |
 A number of problems can arise even in those who consume only a moderate amount of alcohol, it has been suggested. According to a new tool made available by Lloydspharmacy,... |
 People who regularly drink over the daily recommended alcohol limit could experience "devastating" problems with their health. That is the opinion of superintendent pharmacist at Lloydspharmacy Nick Mortimer, who stated... |
 More individuals are likely to be a danger to themselves and others because of drink driving over the festive season, it has been suggested. Peter Rodgers, chief examiner at the... |
 Alcohol dependence could raise the risks of getting liver damage, it has been claimed. Andrew McNeill from the Institute of Alcohol Studies stated that there is currently "an epidemic" of... |
 People who drink regularly are likely to suffer from a range of alcohol health risks, it has been suggested. National fitness manager for Fitness First UK Derek Crawford said that... |
 The alcohol health risks for teenage drinkers increases during Christmas and new year, it has been claimed New research compiled by charity Drinkaware, in conjunction with sexual health organisation Brook,... |
 People who exercise regularly are not reducing the alcohol health risks related to overconsumption, one expert has commented. Andrew McNeill from the Institute of Alcohol Studies stated that going to... |
 Alcohol health risks relating to overconsumption at Christmas could be reduced through the launch of a new mobile phone application by the Department of Health. The program is designed to... |
 Alcohol dependence in Scotland could get worse now that the country's Labour party is opposing a minimum pricing policy, it has been claimed. The Scottish National Party's aim to introduce... |
 Alcohol health risks are not reduced simply by doing exercise after a night of binge drinking, it has been suggested. A new government campaign called Know Your Limits is set... |
 Soldiers in the armed forces could be struggling with alcohol dependence problems, it has been claimed. Surgeon General Lieutenant General Louis Lillywhite, the UK's most senior clinician for the military,... |
 A recent study by Spanish researchers has been labelled as contradictory by one alcohol charity. The research showed that consuming alcohol on a daily basis could help men to lower... |
 Alcoholism treatment could lead to less road accidents in Northern Ireland relating to over consumption of the substance, it has been suggested. Vanessa Ledgewood from Maghera is to lay a... |
 Alcohol abuse is higher in Britain than in the rest of Europe, according to a new poll.The survey by the Metro found a third of people in the UK opt... |
 A tax loophole could be undermining government attempts to reduce alcohol dependence, it has been suggested.Scotland on Sunday explained that supermarket chains purchase booze in bulk, paying both the cost... |
 Lifting the legal drinking age above 18 could save lives, it has been suggested.Experts made these claims in response to calls in Australia to do just that, in order to... |
 Easy access to alcohol is causing the amount of people drinking too much to rise, one expert has claimed. According to the BBC, policy manager for Alcohol Concern Cymru Andrew... |
 Pregnant women who drink to excess tend to give birth to children that are more prone to mental health illnesses like depression and anxiety, new research has revealed. A study... |
 People should consider the health dangers of alcohol dependence, the British Liver Trust has stated. According to the organisation, while a recent study by Spanish researchers has alleged that small... |
 Alcoholism treatment could help people to reduce the risk of contracting cancer, one expert has suggested.Science information officer at Cancer Research UK Dr Laura Bell said that some lifestyle choices... |
 Dentists could be about to begin tackling alcohol dependence problems in Scotland by questioning their patients on how much they drink, it has been claimed. Researchers at Glasgow University's dental... |
 Irvine Welsh has said that Scottish government officials need to address alcohol dependence issues facing the country. The Trainspotting author said that Scotland has a "growing problem" with the substance... |
 A new alcohol survey conducted by researchers in Spain has been branded as "highly biased" by one expert. The study, which claims drinking up to 50 grams of alcohol a... |
 The dangers of drinking too much alcohol should be well known to the majority of the population, it has been suggested. Writing for the Guardian, Alexander Chancellor noted that... |
 The causes of alcohol dependence need to be tackled through careful consideration of new proposals put forward by the World Health Organization (WHO). That is the opinion of Dr Philip... |
 Introducing stricter controls over the price of alcohol could reduce the number of people with drinking problems, the World Health Organization (WHO) has claimed. In a new paper, WHO revealed... |
 A new drinks promotion being launched by a Darlington nightclub has courted controversy by offering alcohol beverages for 69p. Held at the Chambers establishment, the Broke events have been condemned... |
 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA is investigating manufacturers that produce caffeinated alcoholic drinks on the basis that they are not safe.In a move which could reduce... |
 Some people may be more prone to alcohol dependence than others based on biology, one expert has claimed. Professor of psychiatry at Pennsylvania University George Woody told Daily Mail writer... |
 Information given to pregnant women about the health dangers of drinking is often contradictory, it has been claimed. Writing for the Guardian, Catherine Phipps noted that many bodies offering guidance... |
 The chances of getting liver disease, becoming infertile or developing cancer are all higher in those who have a drinking problem, one expert has claimed. Chief executive of charity Drinkaware... |
 Plans to introduce an alcohol abuse strategy in Calderdale, Halifax could help to reduce the health risks of drinking problems in the area, one expert has claimed. Scrutiny chairman for... |
 The introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland is unlikely to occur because of MSP fears that it will merely cause "booze cruises" across the border, it has been... |
 The cancer risks of drinking too much alcohol have been upgraded by one organisation after a meeting of 30 scientists last month. According to the International Agency for Research on... |
 Alcohol dependence is going to cause an increase in deaths from liver disease and possibly lead to the substance becoming Britain's biggest killer, according to the former chairman of the... |
 The development of alcohol dependence could be influenced by genetic factors, scientists have suggested.Research conducted at North Carolina State and Boston universities identified a link between a particular network of... |
 Alcoholism treatment could help improve life expectancy, as the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the substance as one of five main causes of preventable deaths.Other factors mentioned in the... |
 Australian war veterans are being urged to take steps to avoid the need for alcoholism treatment.The country's minister for veterans' affairs, Alan Griffin, revealed a package aimed at helping such... |
 Alcohol abuse is being exacerbated among middle-aged professionals through supermarket meal deals that promote cheap wine, one expert has claimed. Spokeswoman for the British Liver Trust Sarah Matthews suggested that... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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"... |
 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.... |
 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... |
 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"... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 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... |
 Introducing a minimum price for alcohol would not address the reasons behind the problems caused by the substance, it has been argued.The British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that the drinking... |
 Those who may have a need for alcoholism help would benefit significantly in terms of health as a result of a minimum pricing policy, according to a report.Researchers at the... |
 Those who start drinking at an early age are more likely to develop alcohol dependence, research has indicated.According to a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St... |
 A link between alcohol dependence, depression and obesity has been identified by researchers in the US.Scientists at the University of Washington studied participants at the age of 24, 27 and... |
 Binge drinking can leave the body at increased risk of infection for up to a full day, research has found.Scientists at Mississippi State University and Louisiana State University investigated the... |
 Deaths caused by alcohol abuse are nearly six times the UK average in parts of Scotland, figures have indicated.The Scottish National Party (SNP) stepped up its call to tackle the... |
 Brits may be drinking far too much because they are not aware of the number of alcohol units in each tipple they put away, it has been claimed.According to the... |
 The negative effects that alcohol abuse can have on the heart have been highlighted by an expert.Dr Geoff Clayton, spokesman for Takeheart Health Check - which advises people on their... |
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