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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Ministers fast-track binge drinking plan

May 23, 2008

The ministerial council on drugs strategy will fast-track the development of the federal government's $53.5 million national binge drinking strategy.

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon made the announcement after the group met in Melbourne on Friday and said they agreed to tackle alcohol abuse urgently.

The national approach aims to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related violence and the impact of alcohol abuse on individuals, the community and the health system.
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