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Here you can find recent news stories about alcohol misuse issues.
MPs admit to unhealthy drinking culture in Parliament, new survey reveals
Friday 17 May 2013
New data released today by Alcohol Concern reveals a quarter (26%) of MPs believe there is an unhealthy drinking culture in Parliament.
Minimum pricing legal challenge in Scotland fails
Friday 03 May 2013
A legal challenge to the Scottish government's plans to introduce minimum pricing per unit of alcohol has failed.
Fireball Whisky ordered to remove social media adverts following complaints by Alcohol Concern’s Youth Council
Wednesday 01 May 2013
Fireball Whisky has been ordered to remove several adverts from its Facebook page following complaints made about them by Alcohol Concern’s Youth Alcohol Advertising Council (YAAC) to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Well known brands and cheap strong booze consumed most by vulnerable young people
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Heavily advertised brands and cheap, strong alcohol make up the top five alcoholic drinks consumed by the most vulnerable young people who are involved with drug and alcohol services, according to a new survey from Alcohol Concern.
Global public health community issues warning on alcohol industry conflict of interest
Friday 05 April 2013
More than 500 public health professionals, health scientists and NGO representatives from 60 countries have signed a joint Statement of Concern about the activities of the global alcohol producers.
Nothing in budget to tackle alcohol misuse
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Government called on to tackle cheap, strong booze following budget and make a firm commitment to introduce a minimum unit price.
117% increase in alcohol-related liver disease hospital admissions for under 30’s in England since 2002.
Tuesday 19 March 2013
New figures reveal a huge increase in the number of hospital admissions for people under 30 with alcohol-related liver disease.
150% rise in hospital admissions for over 60's with alcohol related mental health problems
Monday 18 March 2013
Huge rise in number of over 60's requiring hospital admission for alcohol related mental health problems .
Prime Minister urged to show courage on minimum price on alcohol
Thursday 14 March 2013
Prime Minister urged to show courage on minimum price on alcohol by the Alcohol Health Alliance .
Happy families? Equipping practitioners to tackle alcohol issues in families
Wednesday 06 February 2013
Parental alcohol misuse has a damaging effect on children and families. The problem is knowing what to do about it.
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