The Nordic Page (Norway) - Norwegian
Politicians Defend Wine Monopoly
The majority of the country’s local politicians
want continuation of wine monopoly and are against wine sale at convenience
stores and supermarkets.
Alice Rap (Denmark) - Complexity: Researching
alcohol and other drugs in a multiple world (Aarhus - Denmark, 21st-23rd August
2013)
Hosted by Contemporary Drug Problems, the Centre
for Alcohol and Drug Research (Aarhus University, Denmark), the National Drug
Research Institute (Curtin University, Australia) and the Centre for Population
Health (Burnet Institute, Australia), this conference will bring together
leading international researchers in drug use and addiction studies from a range
of research disciplines.
Norway Today (Norway) - Half of the fire
victims were alcohol affected
Over half of these had even caused by the fire,
according to a survey by the Norwegian Fire Protection Association.
Finnbay (Finland) - Finnish Youth Goes Wild
with Alcohol
Helsinki youth has been celebrating the
approaching of end of the school year with crazy parties. These parties involve
heavily used alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol and Alcoholism (Finland) - Alcohol
Policy Changes and Trends in Adolescent Drinking in Finland from 1981 to
2011
Alcohol policy changes between 1981 and 2011
seem not to have had noticeable influence on alcohol drinking or drunkenness
among the under-aged in Finland. Conspicuous increases seen in population total
consumption in association with EU-related developments have not materialized
among adolescents.
The Baltic Course (Estonia) - Estonian state
wants to reduce tax-free alcohol and tobacco import
The Estonian government approved on Thursday of
amendments to the draft law that toughens the conditions for bringing tax-free
fuel, tobacco and alcohol to Estonia from third states, informs LETA.
News ERR (Estonia) - Store Clerks to Start
Requesting ID From All Alcohol Buyers Appearing Under 30
Starting today, major store chains will start
asking to see ID when anyone who looks under the age of 30 purchases
alcohol.
Daily Mail (UK) - One in three designated
drivers drink alcohol before getting behind the wheel
Perhaps call that taxi after all - new research
has has found that more than one in three designated drivers have had a drink
and most had blood-alcohol levels high enough to affect their driving.
Interfax (Ukraine) - Income ministry proposes
postponing introduction of new excise labels for alcohol and tobacco until
September 1
The Income and Tax Ministry of Ukraine has
proposed introducing new excise labels for alcohol and tobacco from September 1,
2013 instead of August 1, 2013.
Irish Independent (Ireland) - Varadkar aims
to delay alcohol sponsor ban
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to ban alcohol
sponsorships of sporting events are to be discussed by ministers next week,
writes Fiach Kelly.
Daily Mail (UK) - Children as young as nine
treated for alcohol-related illnesses as A&E doctors reveal 'worrying'
increase in young girls drinking
Children as young as nine have been treated in
hospital for alcohol-related illnesses, it has been revealed. And hospital
emergency specialists have said they have seen a 'worrying' trend of an increase
in young girls drinking.
The Guardian (UK) - One for the road? The
hidden risks of roadside alcohol availability
In the UK, you can purchase and drink alcohol in
bars, restaurants, cafes, at the cinema, at the theatre and on planes and
trains. However, how often have you had the urge for a pint while driving along
the M40 and not had the opportunity?
Irish Times (Ireland) - Alcohol abuse, drug
abuse and mental illness feature in child care cases
Alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental illness
feature in many of the cases published by the Child Care Law Reporting Project
today.
Novinite.com (Bulgaria) - Expert: Bulgaria
Ranks 6 Globally by Alcohol Consumption
Bulgaria has been ranked sixth globally by
alcoholic beverages consumption with 30 liters a year per capita.
AllAfrica.com - East Africa: Excessive
Alcohol Consumption Could Hinder Mdgs, Says EAC Civil Society Platform
The East African Community Civil Society against
alcohol abuse has warned that if nothing is done, alcohol abuse could hinder the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Yeshiva World News (Israel) - Israel Hikes Up
Alcohol Tax Beginning on July 1st
It will cost a bit more to say ‘l’chaim’
beginning on July 1, 2013, when the government tax increase on alcohol takes
effect. The tax on beer has almost doubled, along with an increase in cigarette
tax and a 1% hike in the value added tax.
Standart News (Bulgaria) - Over 350,000
Bulgarians Are Addicted to Alcohol
About 350,000 Bulgarians are addicted to alcohol
but only one percent seeks medical treatment. The sad statistics was announced
during a seminar on alcohol dependency and therapy.
Sunrise Senior Living Blog - Alcohol-Induced
Dementia An Overlooked Problem
Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to
have substantial health benefits for seniors. In fact, some studies suggest that
a compound found in red wine - resveratrol - could be good for cardiovascular
well-being.
