The harm that alcohol consumption causes to
individuals, families and society as a whole and the possible policies that
could be adopted by Turkey and other countries are being discussed at a global
two-day symposium that started in İstanbul on Friday.
Iceland Review (Iceland) - Icelanders Spend
More on Alcohol, Less on Tobacco
Icelanders spend the lowest proportion of their
income on tobacco in Europe but a slightly higher than average proportion on
alcohol, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Pharma Times - Lundbeck heads north for first
launches of anti-alcohol drug
Lundbeck has launched its alcoholism treatment
Selincro in its first markets - Norway, Finland, Poland and the Baltic
countries.
Codewit (Finland) - Finland: Underage girls
are heavier drinkers than their male counterparts.
Overall, teenage drinking has declined in
Finland since the start of the century, but one out of ten young people reports
drinking to the point of passing out. Underage girls are heavier drinkers than
their male counterparts.
Scottish Daily Record (Scotland) - Hibs back
calls for end to ban on alcohol sales at Scottish football grounds
HIBS last night added their support to calls for
an end to Scottish football’s alcohol ban. Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell
reopened the debate last week by revealing the champions are interested in a
scheme to relax laws that prevent the sale of ale.
Irish Independent (Ireland) - Billy Keane:
Alcohol reports won't tell you of a generation dying before our eyes
THE doctors from The Royal College of Physicians
in Ireland are asking the Government to ban the sponsorship of sporting events
by alcohol companies.
AllAfrica.com (Namibia) - Police Worried
About Alcohol-Related Crime
SIX people were killed in different parts of the
country over the weekend, while three fatal car accidents and one rape were
reported to the police.
Gulf Times (Qatar) - ‘Up to 5% of population’
addicted to alcohol or drugs
Up to 5% of Qatar’s population, aged 18-60
years, is addicted to either alcohol or drugs, a Supreme Council of Health
official said yesterday. “Between 3 to 5% of Qatar’s population is addicted to
either alcohol or drugs, which is why we want to establish the Drug Addiction
Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in order to tackle the problem head on,”
Supreme Council of Health’s Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre medical director
Dr Mounir Soussi told a press conference.
Trend.az (Iran) - Iran's Health Ministry
warns about increased alcohol use among youth
Iran's Health Ministry has issued a warning
about the increase of alcohol use amoug young people in the country, ISNA
reported.
The Guardian (Scotland) - Should those with a
vested interest comment on minimum alcohol pricing?
A new study suggests alcohol companies and
supermarkets misrepresented scientific research when submitting findings to a
consultation on minimum alcohol pricing.
Daily Mail - Being overweight and drinking
alcohol TRIPLES the risk of deadly liver disease in women
Being overweight and drinking alcohol
dramatically increases the risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to
a study presented at the International Liver Congress.
DigitalJournal.com - Clues into how alcohol
disrupts the brain
Researchers have identified how alcohol might
affect key brain proteins. The finding could eventually lead to the development
of drugs that could disrupt the interaction between alcohol and the brain.
Al-Monitor (Tunisia) - Alcohol Consumption
High In Tunisia, Despite Prices
Alcohol consumption in Tunisia has never been a
matter of a trend or a social phenomenon. Rather, there is a cultural tradition
of consumption that dates back to the seventh century B.C. and is not relevant
to social, religious or even moral values.
Care2.com - This Kills More People than AIDS
or Tuberculosis
April raises awareness for both Alcohol and
Domestic Violence. Unfortunately, there is a great need for more awareness of
both. My patients in and around menopause commonly discuss issues related to
alcohol and if I ask about it, they discuss domestic violence issues with me as
well.
The Independent (UK) - Supermarkets
'distorted' scientific findings on alcohol
Leading supermarkets and drinks companies
distorted evidence in an attempt to prevent the Scottish Government introducing
a minimum price for alcohol, researchers say.
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Doctors
tired of alcohol damage
Surgeons across Australia are urging a change to
the nation's drinking culture, saying they are tired of patching up people hurt
as a result of drunken violence.
ABC Online (Australia) - Call for tougher
restrictions on alcohol advertising in sport
New research analysing alcohol advertisements
during the finals series of both the AFL (Australian Football League) and NRL
(National Rugby League) reveals the large number of alcohol ads during both
broadcasts.
Daily Free Press (USA) - Student alcohol
abuse misjudged, study suggests
Despite older research stating otherwise, a new
study suggests alcohol abuse and related deaths may be more prevalent on college
campuses than previously thought, something that several Boston University
students said could be reversed with increased awareness.
Telegraph.co.uk (UK) - Anna Soubry: Minimum
alcohol pricing is still Government policy
Anna Soubry, the minister for public health, has
said that minimum alcohol pricing is still necessary despite David Cameron
scrapping the controversial measures.
Atlanta Business Chronicle (USA) - Survey: Up
to 3 million alcohol-impaired teens could soon hit roads
The next few months bring graduations and summer
celebrations – and likely more teen drinking and driving, according to a survey
by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
CBC.ca (Canada) - 'Responsibly' ads for
alcohol moderation get mixed reviews
An Alberta advertising campaign encouraging
drinking in moderation that wraps up this week received mixed reviews.
