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Category Archives: Alcohol Addiction
May 16, 2012 by Ben
10 communities will receive funding to help fight binge drinking and underage drinking over the next two years. Read More
The Scottish Government looks set to introduce minimum pricing for alcoholic drinks that supermarkets and off licenses must follow. Will English politicians follow suit? Read More
May 2, 2012 by Brent
New statistics indicate that a majority of teenagers have used alcohol or drugs in the recent past. The actual numbers may be higher than you think. Read More
Starting a conversation about depression, addiction or an eating disorder with a loved one. Read More
In recent years there has been a spike in heavy alcoholism among members of the military. Soldiers returning home from war are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to have a severe drinking problem. This is not just a case … Read More
The new alcohol strategy has recently been released by the UK government. The focus of the strategy is how the problem of binge drinking can be tackled. This would include the implementation of a minimum price for certain types of alcohol. Read More
A new study has highlighted how children who are adopted are at an increased risk of developing a drug or alcohol problem. Also, this study indicates that a predisposition to addiction could be present in children who come from families with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Read More
The UK government is of the opinion that our society has developed some dangerous habits when it comes to alcohol. These habits cause undue strain on our hospitals and police forces. To combat these problems the government plans to release new measures to tackle the UK’s drink problem. Read More
A new study out of Cambridge has found that certain abnormalities in the structure of the brain could increase the chances of addiction. The fact that some people may be born with a higher chance of developing addictive tendencies should help increase awareness to the fact that addiction is a disease. Read More
The government regularly releases new guidelines on what should be considered acceptable drinking. How many drinks and what days we should drink are a few of their suggestions. The result of these sometimes conflicting messages is confusion about what truly qualifies as responsible drinking. Read More
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