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Alcohol Abuse Campaigns in the News

County clamps down on super-strong drink
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The county of Suffolk has launched a campaign to tackle alcohol abuse by stopping the sale of super-strength drinks in what is believed to be the first initiative of its kind in the UK. Off-licence owners are being asked to remove from their shelves …
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Nacada Says Rift Valley Leads in Alcohol Abuse
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Okedi added that Central, Western and Nyanza have a similar problem. He said Nacada has initiated a programme to team up with civil society groups and leaders to drive the a sustained civic education campaign on the control of alcohol and drug abuse.
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Youths Warned Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse – AllAfrica.com
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Youths Warned Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse AllAfrica.com Speaking at the official opening of the Swapo-Party Youth League (SPYL) Central Committee meeting in the capital, Nujoma told the youth that they are the future leaders of Namibia and must refrain from alcohol abuse. "Alcohol and drug abuse will result … and more »

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Exeter University Student Zara Malone Died Of Alcohol Abuse, Inquest Hears – Huffington Post UK
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Exeter University Student Zara Malone Died Of Alcohol Abuse, Inquest Hears Huffington Post UK Coroner Elizabeth Earland said there was no evidence of suicide or foul play, and agreed with medical evidence which said Miss Malone's death was "a consequence of alcohol abuse". The inquest in Exeter heard Miss Malone, originally from Plymouth, had … Exeter student Zara Malone 'died of alcohol abuse'BBC News Student died from alcohol abuseBourne Local Girl dies after drinking two bottles of vodkaHindustan Times Express.co.uk all 9 news articles »

Anti-drinking efforts working, Machen says; anti-drug campaign next? – Gainesville Sun
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Anti-drinking efforts working, Machen says; anti-drug campaign next? Gainesville Sun University of Florida President Bernie Machen said Wednesday that an effort to reduce alcohol abuse in Gainesville is working, and he asked whether illegal drugs should be the next target. Machen made the comments at a campus meeting of the Community …

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Relaxed grog bans ‘to revive violence’ – The Australian
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Relaxed grog bans 'to revive violence' The Australian End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar. "It would be tragic to lose the momentum built up over 20 years in Aboriginal communities to tackle problems, such as violence, inflamed and exacerbated by alcohol and drug abuse," she said. "Every other … Indigenous mayors divided over reviefw of alcohol management plansThe Cairns Post Indigenous councils to rule on liquor bansCourier Mail all 42 news articles »

Facts On Alcohol Abuse in the News

Military should better address growing alcohol and drug abuse, report says
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The Institute of Medicine wants military leadership to acknowledge these facts and to attack "substance use problems before they begin by limiting access to certain medications and alcohol." Among the committee's recommendations are to curb easy access …
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Drinking may raise arrhythmia risk in heart patients
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Even moderate alcohol consumption may put older adults with heart disease or diabetes at risk of developing a common form of arrhythmia, a new study says. The work suggests that people who are in their 60s or beyond and who have had a heart attack, …
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Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend raises funds at annual dinner
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The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend's fifth annual fundraiser dinner was held this month.
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UK: No problems with alcohol ban before game – Sacramento Bee
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UK: No problems with alcohol ban before game Sacramento Bee LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky officials say a temporary ban on alcohol, DJs and bands in an area near Commonwealth Stadium produced mostly quiet and no problems. Lexington Police Cmdr. Thomas Curtsinger told the Lexington Herald-Leader … and more »

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Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend raises funds at annual dinner – Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend raises funds at annual dinner Corpus Christi Caller Times MICAH DEBENEDETTO/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Cindy Kendig, James Sandoval, Dee Ogle and Peter Kendig. CORPUS CHRISTI — The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend's fifth annual fundraiser dinner was held this month.

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