Archive for the ‘Alcohol Abuse’ Category

National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism in the News

Too Much Booze Can Shave 6 Years off Men's Memory
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… at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, said it's important to note that the danger zone of alcohol consumption in the study was in line with the current recommendations by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which …
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BENCH BLOG: The case for more treatment courts
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As defined by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, these are people addicted to illicit drugs or alcohol who are at substantial risk of reoffending or failing a less intensive disposition such as pretrial services or standard probation …
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Former cop is 'linchpin' of campaign to legalize marijuana
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World Health Org.: Alcohol, smoking and obesity fueling ‘alarming’ global … – Raw Story
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World Health Org.: Alcohol, smoking and obesity fueling 'alarming' global … Raw Story A concerted global effort to tackle the causes of cancer linked to lifestyle, such as alcohol abuse, sugar consumption and obesity, has been urged on Monday by the World Health Organisation as it predicted that the number of new cases could soar by 70 … Alcohol, obesity fuel WHO's drive to tackle cancerTimes of India Alcohol, smoking and obesity fuel WHO's global drive to tackle cancerIndia.Com Health WHO urges for action on cancer 'timebomb'EurActiv all 595 news articles »

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Approaching alcohol consumption in primary care – Irish Medical Times
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Approaching alcohol consumption in primary care Irish Medical Times Evidence-based screening and brief interventions for problem alcohol consumption in primary care can make a major impact on the health of harmful and hazardous drinkers and save lives, a recent Dublin meeting on the subject heard. A new alcohol …

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Sale of ultra-cheap alcohol to be banned in England and Wales
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… alcohol below duty plus VAT will stop the worst examples of very cheap and harmful drink," he said. "It is part of a wide range of action we are taking, including challenging the drinks industry to play a greater role in tackling alcohol abuse …
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Helping others keeps mum alcohol free
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At her worst, Katherine Carey was drinking a litre and a half of neat vodka a day as a way of avoiding her troubles, and when she was diagnosed with diabetes, through the drink, she did little to control it and slipped into a diabetic coma. After years …
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Government To Ban Cheap Alcohol Ahead Of World Cup
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A ban on cheap alcohol will be in force before the start of the football World Cup finals as part of Government efforts to curb problem drinking. Supermarkets and other shops will be barred from selling booze at below cost price from April 6 under new licensing restrictions. In its justification for the crackdown, the Home Office pointed to a study showing low-price offers were often associated …
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UK government readies ban on below-cost alcohol sales
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Retailers in England and Wales will be banned from selling alcohol at below-cost prices from April under proposals published by the government on Tuesday which flesh out plans to limit excess drinking. "Banning the sale of alcohol below duty plus VAT will stop the worst examples of very cheap and harmful drink," said Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker. The government first unveiled plans for …
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Question by aG: Why are Tobacco commercials banned but Alcohol commercials not?
I was wondering why Tobacco companies have very little ways of advertising. I don’t personally smoke cigarettes or drink so I don’t lean towards a specific drug in this battle. However, I don’t understand why alcohol commercials shove advertisements down our throats at a constant rate. You guys have all seen the advertising and how present it is. I won’t argue which drug(alcohol or tobacco) is worse than you but alcohol has caused a significant amount of issues in today’s society and so has Tobacco.

-Why is alcohol usage welcomed in today’s society? (2000’s)
-Why were cigarettes/Tobacco welcomed back in the 40’s – 60’s but no so much anymore?

“The abuse of alcohol is one of the most pervasive social problems affecting our society. Alcohol advertising glamorizes and encourages that abuse”.

Rep. Draxler proposes more spending on alcohol abuse prevention – Cache Valley Daily
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Rep. Draxler proposes more spending on alcohol abuse prevention Cache Valley Daily SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A bill requiring local governments to spend more beer tax revenue on alcohol abuse prevention is advancing at the Legislature. Counties and cities receive 40 percent of Utah's beer tax revenue to spend on alcohol enforcement, … Bill watered down until beer tax hike disappearsSalt Lake Tribune all 6 news articles »

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Alcohol-linked deaths a problem for the Americas – Reuters
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Alcohol-linked deaths a problem for the Americas Reuters Monteiro said that raising the price of alcohol and increasing taxes would help to prevent some of these deaths. Many countries have found these steps effective in controlling tobacco use, but such measures have not been used to control alcohol … and more »