Alcohol

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FDA requests proof of safety of alcoholic energy drinks  -  14 Nov 2009
The agency has been urged to scrutinize the health risks of the caffeine-alcohol mix. 27 beverage makers have been targeted. ... Los Angeles Times

DUI Charge for Man Driving Tractor to Bar  -  14 Nov 2009
Upon stopping Broome near a local tavern, officers said that the man smelled of alcohol and appeared to be drunk. While he initially denied being ... Avvo

Police raid party, arrest 91 Colby-Sawyer students  -  14 Nov 2009
According to police, 55 people were cited for internal possession of alcohol, based on blood-alcohol tests, and the remaining students were kept in ... The Union Leader

Parents may be fined for allowing teenagers alcohol  -  14 Nov 2009
PARENTS could be slapped with $6000 on-the-spot fines for allowing alcohol at teenager parties. Under a radical reform of drinking laws parents of secondary ... NEWS.com.au

WSP blames alcohol for fatal car crash in Harrah  -  14 Nov 2009
Troopers suspect drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash. Troopers say Theron Feil of Harrah was driving south down Harrah Road around 10:15 am Saturday ... KNDO/KNDU

The real purpose of La Mesa alcohol ban  -  14 Nov 2009
La Mesa's good people should know that the city's proposal to expand the alcohol ban is, in reality, nothing more than another shakedown of hard-working ... San Diego Union Tribune

Former commissioner savors new distillery business  -  14 Nov 2009
Purity is the catch word, and vodka is pretty much supposed to be pure alcohol (diluted with water), with the final product being, according to the US ... Chicago Tribune

Athletes on Performance Enhancers More Likely to Abuse Alcohol, Other Drugs  -  14 Nov 2009
New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)– College athletes who use performance-enhancing substances may be at heightened risk of misusing alcohol and using recreational drugs ... eNews Park Forest

Some profit, some suffer one year after Sunday alcohol ban lifted  -  14 Nov 2009
There, Sunday alcohol sales have boosted weekend tourism, according to Sally Laukitis, executive director of the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau ... HollandSentinel.com

Police: Six vendors sold alcohol to minors  -  14 Nov 2009
FREMONT -- Police said one more clerk sold alcohol to minors Thursday than a similar sweep almost a year ... Fremont News Messenger

Alcohol involved in Point student's fall  -  14 Nov 2009
Alcohol was involved, Bean said. It is unclear what caused the fall and the investigation is ongoing. Citations were issued for others at the party for ... Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Letter on sale of alcohol  -  14 Nov 2009
The latest brouhaha on the government considering the sale of alcohol in inhabited islands is reflection of the deplorable state the whole country has ... Minivan News

County to Discuss Alcohol Policy  -  14 Nov 2009
BARTOW | County staffers outlined rules Friday for waivers to allow alcohol consumption at events at six county facilities. ... The Ledger

Clarkson fraternity accused of serving alcohol to minors  -  14 Nov 2009
Omicron Pi Omicron is accused of serving alcohol to two underage students at the fraternity house Aug. 30, village police said. ... WatertownDailyTimes.com

Sallies call for 25 percent alcohol tax increase  -  14 Nov 2009
The Government should increase tax on alcohol by 25 percent and use the money to help counter damage caused by alcohol abuse, the Salvation Army says. ... 3News

Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse  -  14 Nov 2009
Rather, people who become addicted to drugs (such as alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, etc.) are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a ... Metapsychology

Ministry backtracks on alcohol regulations  -  14 Nov 2009
The ministry of economic development has withdrawn regulations authorising the sale of alcohol and pork in hotels on inhabited islands three days after they ... Minivan News

TV watchdog warning after schoolchildren copy Waterloo Road plot and down neat ...  -  14 Nov 2009
A TV watchdog issued a warning yesterday after six schoolchildren copied a BBC plot and downed neat alcohol. Five girls and a boy, aged 14 and 15, ... Mirror.co.uk

Repeal drug laws  -  14 Nov 2009
Oh well Howard and Brian: How's the lack of prohibiition of alcohol working for you. I see that keeping it legal has eliminated drunk driving and family ... Dallas Morning News

Watertown Police Cite 25 with Underage Possession of Alcohol  -  14 Nov 2009
William A. Closs, 18, of 114 Warren St., Brownville, was charged at 12:52 am Saturday in the 700 block of State Street with unlawful possession of alcohol ... Newzjunky.com

Aussie pair caught drink driving 3 times in 3 hours  -  14 Nov 2009
He was breath-tested and found to be over the legal alcohol limit for driving. "Police observed the female passenger in the car was also alcohol affected ... AFP

Newton County Jail Log - Nov. 15  -  14 Nov 2009
DUI refusal, DUI alcohol, stop signs and yield signs. o Colan Tyler Meadows. 18, 10 Woodland Dr., Covington, Oct. 29. Entering an auto or other motor ... Covington News

Westminster state police barrack leads Maryland in DUI arrests  -  14 Nov 2009
According to the Carroll County Health Department, alcohol-related vehicle crashes were responsible for 152 deaths in the state in 2008. ... Carroll County Times

Hundreds Attend Anti-Porn Conference  -  14 Nov 2009
It featured speakers who emphasized the dangers of pornography as something one can get addicted to like drugs or alcohol. “In my studies on the subject, ... LocalNews8.com

Survey: More kids using alcohol  -  14 Nov 2009
More students this year said they were likely to use alcohol during the holidays, but statistics also show the likeliness of students ... MyWestTexas.com

Charges Filed In Drake Hazing  -  14 Nov 2009
Two Drake University fraternity members have been charged with a misdemeanor in connection with last weekend's alcohol hazing in Des Moines that resulted in ... WOWT

A pandemic of body, mind and soul  -  14 Nov 2009
Pinky Khoabane: "Stigma, testing, excessive alcohol abuse and high-risk sexual behaviour, Mr President," I found myself shouting in response to a question ... Times LIVE

Alcohol tests catch 11 pilots a year  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Nearly a dozen US commercial pilots a year test positive for alcohol while attempting to fly, according to federal aviation ... USA Today

You can cut back on alcohol  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Some of the nation s leading scientists say that humans travel a long road before they become powerless over alcohol, and most never reach that point. ... Los Angeles Times

Restaurant groups: Alcohol at NY casino is illegal  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
UTICA, NY — Three restaurant-owner associations have sued the New York state liquor board, claiming it illegally granted alcohol catering permits for the ... The Associated Press

Deal on Quick Blood Test if Breath Test Is Refused  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
In some cases, the delay could allow the suspect's blood alcohol level to drop below the legal limit for drivers, 0.08 percent. The issue arose in recent ... New York Times

Nigeria Footballer to Be Flogged in Sudan for Alcohol, BBC Says  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
12 (Bloomberg) -- Nigerian soccer player Stephen Worgu has been sentenced by a Sudanese court to be flogged after he was convicted of drinking alcohol and ... Bloomberg

University says curbing student binge drinking  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
People get carried away with it," Dills said of the circumstances that lead to alcohol and drug abuse. But a campus survey of 1000 students released on ... Reuters

Drake frat in alcohol case was on probation  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
AP - November 12, 2009 9:14 AM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Drake University says a fraternity under investigation for alleged hazing in an alcohol-poisoning ... Action 3 News

Arrest Affidavit: Officer Smelled Alcohol On Fraley's Breath  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
The affidavit stated that an officer reported that he smelled alcohol on Fraley's breath. Fraley was charged with four counts of intoxicated manslaughter ... KFOXtv.com

China official dies from alcohol  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
It is the third reported case so far this year where the death of a government official has been attributed to alcohol poisoning. The two other deaths also ... BBC News

Central European Distribution raising $870M, buying rest of Russian Alcohol Group  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
It will use some of the proceeds to purchase the remaining equity interests in Russian Alcohol Group. CEDC bought 42 percent of Russian Alcohol Group, ... Bizjournals.com

Stub & Herbs bar fails alcohol checks  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Between April and September, the Stadium Village bar failed three alcohol-compliance checks supervised by Minneapolis police. If it fails a fourth check in ... Minneapolis Star Tribune

Drunk Pilots Have Path Back to Cockpit  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Instances of pilots operating airplanes under the influence of alcohol are rare. The National Transportation Safety Board says it knows of no US airliner ... Wall Street Journal

Authorities Revoke Eden Nightclub Alcohol Permit  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Eden police, together with Alcohol Law Enforcement agents, said they found that local residents were concerned about their safety when the establishment was ... WXII12.com

New diet cuts carbs, adds a bit of alcohol  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Above all, they have allowed moderate consumption of alcohol since "it improves good cholesterol (HDL)." "People drinking a small quantity of alcohol should ... Daily News & Analysis

UA pilot charged with being over alcohol limit  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
LONDON — British police have charged a United Airlines pilot with being over the alcohol limit while on the job at London's Heathrow Airport. ... The Associated Press

Café Prevention's New Alcohol Awareness Materials Help Parents Prevent ...  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Springfield, MO (OPENPRESS) November 14, 2009 -- cafeprevention.com announces the addition of two new alcohol awareness and prevention ... The Open Press (press release)

Florida Man Arrested for Giving Nephew, 14, Grain Alcohol  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
A 38-year-old Valrico man who alledgedly gave his nephew grain alcohol is being held without bond in Hillsborough County, Fla. According to sheriff's office ... FOXNews

Passenger dead, driver charged in alcohol-related Sherman wreck  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
SHERMAN, TX – One man is dead and another is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter after an alcohol-related crash on Texoma Parkway early Friday ... KXII-TV

Ex-Michigan woman sentenced in fatal AZ crash  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
A former Michigan resident has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with an alcohol-related car crash last year that killed a Tucson man. ... Chicago Tribune

Link between alcohol, breast cancer a worry  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
According to Dr. Andrew Weil, studies have found an increased risk of breast cancer among women who drink alcohol. The American Cancer Society Cancer ... Arizona Daily Sun

Iowa court overturns drunken driving conviction  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The court also says Tangara's right to make a phone call was violated and that the blood-alcohol test is inadmissible. Telephone messages left Thursday for ... Chicago Tribune

Athletes using performance enhancers more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
College athletes who take performance-enhancing substances are more likely to misuse alcohol and drugs, finds a new study. The study showed that those who ... Times of India

Special flashlighs detect alcohol in the air  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Michelle Webb, a substance abuse prevention treatment counselor at the university, said a grant funded purchase of two passive alcohol sensor lights. ... WZTV

Team also considers alcohol ban on road  -  May 4, 2007
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol from the clubhouse on Friday, five days after the alcohol-related fatal accident of pitcher Josh Hancock ... ESPN

Report uncovers astronauts' heavy alcohol use  -  Jul 27, 2007
By Maria Newman and John Schwartz. NASA administrators said Friday they "will act immediately" to address problems outlined in an internal investigation ... New York Times

UK Doctors Urge Higher Taxes on Alcohol  -  Feb 21, 2008
By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, AP Writer. LONDON — The British Medical Association lobbied Thursday for higher taxes on alcohol, an end to happy hours, ... FOXNews

Jackson faces a year in jail on alcohol charge  -  Jun 2, 2005
JURORS in the trial of Michael Jackson are expected to begin their deliberations tomorrow after the judge gave them detailed instructions yesterday on how ... Times Online

Could coffee protect your liver against alcohol?  -  Jun 13, 2006
Drinking coffee may shield the liver from the worst ravages of alcohol, a study of more than 125000 people suggests. The risk of developing alcoholic ... New Scientist

Sale of cheap alcohol could be banned  -  Mar 5, 2008
By Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor. The sale of cut-price alcohol in supermarkets could be banned under plans being drawn up by ministers. ... Telegraph.co.uk

NASA Mulls Drug, Alcohol Testing for Astronauts  -  Aug 30, 2007
WASHINGTON — An internal NASA health and safety report recommends the space agency explore the idea of drug and alcohol testing for astronauts and other ... FOXNews

Sutton charged, blood alcohol count 0.22  -  Feb 17, 2006
AP. STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Friday after tests showed his ... SportingNews.com

1 in 10 Native American deaths alcohol related  -  Aug 28, 2008
WASHINGTON - Almost 12 percent of the deaths among Native Americans and Alaska Natives are alcohol-related — more than three times the percentage in the ... msnbc.com

A Different Kind of Bling: Bracelet Tracks Alcohol Consumption  -  Jul 17, 2007
By EMILY FRIEDMAN. Strapping on stiletto heels just got a little bit harder for celebrity starlet Lindsay Lohan. Lohan is now donning an alcohol-monitoring ... ABC News

CDC: Alcohol May Not Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease  -  Apr 19, 2005
The government Tuesday warned that a few drinks a day may not protect against strokes and heart attacks after all. Some studies in recent years have touted ... FOXNews

Girls using drugs, alcohol more than boys  -  Feb 9, 2006
NEW YORK - In a reversal of past trends, teenage girls are trying marijuana, alcohol and cigarettes at higher rates than boys, the White House drug czar ... msnbc.com

Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults  -  Jun 26, 2008
By Steven Reinberg. THURSDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of American teens say they've consumed alcohol, and more than 40 percent of those ... Washington Post

Study: All alcohol types boost breast cancer risk  -  Sep 27, 2007
BARCELONA (AP) — All types of alcohol — wine, beer or liquor — add equally to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, American researchers said ... USA Today

Alcohol 'as harmful as smoking'  -  Feb 4, 2005
Alcohol causes almost as many deaths and disabilities globally as smoking or high blood pressure, researchers warn. An international team of scientists, ... BBC News

How Old Is Old Enough for Alcohol?  -  Aug 23, 2008
As a parent of two young adults in their mid-20s, I applaud the wisdom and courage of the Amethyst Initiative's proponents in speaking out about the danger ... Washington Post

Police Suspect Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Accident Involving 'Prison...  -  Dec 4, 2006
By Catherine Donaldson-Evans. AP. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Police believe "Prison Break" actor Lane Garrison may have been drunk when he crashed his SUV into ... FOXNews

Smoking cessation drug can curb alcohol addiction  -  Jul 10, 2007
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A drug recently approved for smoking cessation may also help combat alcohol dependence, according to a new animal study ... 新�网

Britons drink more alcohol as French cut intake  -  Aug 24, 2005
The hard-drinking British increased their consumption of alcohol by 5% over the past five years while the French and Germans were sharply cutting back their ... guardian.co.uk

Drinking alcohol associated with smaller brain volume_English_Xinhua  -  Oct 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume, according to a report in the October issue ... 新�网

Alcohol policy blamed as liver deaths soar  -  Jan 6, 2006
By Nic Fleming, Medical Correspondent. The Government was accused yesterday of turning "a determined blind eye" to an alcohol problem that is killing ... Telegraph.co.uk

Alcohol and tobacco cause more harm than Ecstasy, study claims  -  Mar 23, 2007
Alcohol and tobacco are more harmful than illegal drugs such as cannabis and Ecstasy, according to a new drug classification system set out by scientists. ... Times Online

Should alcohol be banned on public transport?  -  Oct 31, 2005
I spend an hour in the morning and an hour each evening siting on a train commuting to and from London. I need a drink to numb the pain. ... Times Online

Q&A: Alcohol and pregnancy  -  Oct 31, 2008
A large-scale study has been published showing no link between having the occasional drink during pregnancy and behavioural problems in the child. ... BBC News

Alcohol deaths double since 1991  -  Nov 7, 2006
Alcohol-related death rates have almost doubled since 1991 in the UK and continue to rise, government statistics have revealed. ... BBC News

Outback ban on porn and alcohol for Aboriginals  -  Jun 22, 2007
By Rod McGuirk in Canberra. The Australian government has ignited a fierce debate about indigenous rights by banning alcohol and pornography in some Outback ... Independent

Painkiller Palladone Pulled Over Alcohol Risk  -  Jul 14, 2005
By Marc Kaufman. Less than six months after it came onto the market, the powerful narcotic painkiller Palladone was abruptly withdrawn yesterday because of ... Washington Post

AB to pull caffeine from alcohol drinks  -  Jun 26, 2008
By Joseph Spector, Gannett News Service. ALBANY, NY — Anheuser-Busch (BUD) agreed Thursday to stop selling caffeinated alcoholic beverages after an ... USA Today

Use Alcohol Sensors Responsibly  -  Nov 21, 2006
By John Gartner. Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants every state to start using "ignition interlock" devices that prevent the cars of inebriated drivers ... Wired News

Alcohol causing mouth cancer rise  -  Nov 16, 2005
Growing alcohol use is causing a steep rise in mouth cancer cases, experts have warned just days before the planned extension of pub opening hours. ... BBC News

Lohan Hit With Drug and Alcohol Arrest  -  Jul 24, 2007
By BROOKE DONALD, AP Writer. The troubled saga of Lindsay Lohan took another turn Tuesday when police booked her on suspicion of drunken driving and cocaine ... San Francisco Chronicle

UMass tackles alcohol abuse  -  Aug 25, 2008
Across UMass-Amherst, ads like the one above trumpet survey results showing alcohol use is less pervasive than students assume. ... Boston Globe

Smoking 'reduces alcohol effect'  -  Jul 24, 2006
Having a cigarette while drinking may reduce the effects of the alcohol, scientists suggest - but the tests have only been carried out on rats so far. ... BBC News

Government 'too close to alcohol industry'  -  Sep 9, 2005
The government is too close to the drinks industry to deal with growing alcohol-related problems, an article in the British Medical Journal says. ... guardian.co.uk

US, UK rock stars likely to die young over drugs, alcohol  -  Sep 4, 2007
BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- Rock stars are two to three times more likely to die young than the rest of the population, mainly because of drug and ... 新�网

Drink to This: Moderate Alcohol Use, Exercise Keys to Longevity,...  -  Jan 9, 2008
A little exercise combined with a little alcohol may be the key to living a longer life, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. ... FOXNews

Alcohol May Be Protective from Head Injury  -  Dec 19, 2006
By SIRI NILSSON. Alcohol is to blame in many car crashes and other accidents but a few drinks might improve your chances of surviving a serious head injury ... ABC News

Regular Alcohol Intake Ups Breast Cancer Risk  -  May 16, 2005
By Charlene Laino. Alcohol may be good for your heart in moderation, but drinking as little as half a glass of wine a day may raise a woman's risk of ... FOXNews

Tube alcohol party shuts six stations  -  Jun 1, 2008
This was the chaotic alcohol-fuelled scene which greeted travellers on the London Underground as revellers partying on trains brought parts of the system to ... Telegraph.co.uk

Alcohol-related deaths high for men in Russia  -  Jun 15, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Heavy drinking, including alcohol-based liquids not meant to be ingested, such as cologne or cleansers, caused nearly half of ... Reuters UK

Alcohol in moderation may extend life  -  Dec 12, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moderate drinking may lengthen your life, while too much may shorten it, researchers from Italy report. ... Reuters

Alcohol takes toll on Scots NHS  -  Dec 15, 2005
Scotland's drink problem is worsening with a significant rise in emergency admissions to hospitals over the past eight years, a report shows. ... BBC News

Finally, a reason to start drinking alcohol  -  Mar 8, 2008
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who do not drink alcohol may finally have a reason to start -- a study published on ... Reuters India

Study: Most alcohol abusers never seek treatment.  -  Jul 3, 2007
Jul. 3--The vast majority of adult Americans who abuse alcohol never seek treatment, according to a new government public health survey. ... Free with registration - Newsday - AccessMyLibrary.com

Tighter alcohol controls rejected  -  Sep 14, 2006
Calls for tighter controls on alcohol advertising and sponsorship have been rejected by the government. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, ... BBC News

Traffic Deaths From Alcohol Dipped in '04  -  Aug 2, 2005
The number of alcohol-related fatalities on American highways dropped for a second straight year in 2004, as did traffic deaths over all, the government ... New York Times

Bush Enlists Alcohol Past in New Cause  -  Jan 30, 2008
By REUTERS. BALTIMORE (Reuters) — President Bush reflected on his battle with alcohol abuse on Tuesday, acknowledging that he once drank too much. ... New York Times

Britain detailing alcohol warning labels to promote safer drinking  -  May 28, 2007
AP. LONDON – Beer, wine and hard liquor packaging in Britain will carry warning labels next year detailing how many units of alcohol each drink contains as ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

Alcohol deaths soaring, new figures show  -  Jul 1, 2006
A sharp increase in the number of people drinking themselves to death in England was revealed in official figures yesterday. The government's Information ... guardian.co.uk

Alcohol deaths soar by nearly 50 per cent  -  Aug 16, 2005
Alcohol-related deaths in some parts of England have soared by almost 50 per cent in five years, new figures show. Across England and Wales the number of ... Daily Mail

Heathrow pilot arrested after alcohol test  -  Oct 20, 2008
A pilot was arrested on a passenger jet on suspicion of being drunk, police today confirmed. The 44-year-old man was arrested following a breath test as the ... Independent

Lohan reaches deal on alcohol, drug charges; The actress will get a...  -  Aug 24, 2007
Appearing in the Beverly Hills courtroom of Judge H. Chester Horn, Lohan's attorney, Blair Berk, agreed that her client would plead guilty to two counts of ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Foley's blood alcohol level 0.233 percent when shot  -  Sep 14, 2006
AP. SAN DIEGO -- Chargers linebacker Steve Foley had a blood-alcohol level of 0.233 percent, nearly three times California's legal limit of 0.08 percent, ... ESPN

Obesity Less Common for Light Alcohol Drinkers  -  Dec 6, 2005
By Miranda Hitti. A new study shows that people who drink small amounts of alcohol are less likely to be obese than nondrinkers and those who drink lots of ... FOXNews

Haider's blood-alcohol level was over limit  -  Oct 15, 2008
VIENNA — The far-right politician Jörg Haider was drunk at the time of his fatal car crash, his spokesman said Wednesday. The spokesman, Stefan Petzner, ... New York Times

Alcohol linked to bowel cancer, says study  -  Aug 1, 2007
Drinking wine or beer every day increases the risk of bowel cancer, according to a new British study. The report, published by the International Journal of ... Sydney Morning Herald

Whitaker Entering Alcohol Treatment  -  Dec 19, 2006
By Adam Kilgore. BLACKSBURG, Va., Dec. 18 -- Virginia Tech backup quarterback Ike Whitaker, 19, is entering an alcohol rehab program and will miss the ... Washington Post

Smith wants ban on youths having alcohol in public  -  Feb 6, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Police could be given powers to confiscate alcohol from teenagers under 18 even if there is no indication they plan to drink it, ... Reuters UK

Alcohol consumption doubles since the 1960s  -  Nov 1, 2008
Britain is facing a "silent epidemic" of dementia as alcohol consumption has doubled since the 1960s, doctors have warned. By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor ... Telegraph.co.uk

UK MPs want ban on cheap supermarket alcohol  -  Nov 10, 2008
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Supermarkets should be banned from selling alcohol below cost price and time called on pub "happy hours" to halt a torrent of ... Reuters

Pilot suspended amid alcohol probe - Life- msnbc.com  -  Oct 24, 2005
Oct. 19: Daniel McGregor walked through the Denali National Park for two days after his small plane crashed in the remote wilderness. ... msnbc.com

Alcohol linked to increased risk for breast cancer  -  Apr 13, 2008
A new study links alcohol consumption with an increased risk of the most common form of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. ... CTV.ca

Drunken driving deaths down Alcohol-related traffic deaths But the …  -  Aug 21, 2007
Arizona, Kan sas and Texas had the greatest increases in number of drunken driving deaths tost year But Utah. Kansas and Iowa had the largest increases ... St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive

Alcohol, Caffeinated Energy Drinks Dangerous Mix, Study says  -  Nov 5, 2007
College students that mix alcohol with caffeinated energy drinks are at higher risk for alcohol-related injuries than students who drink regular cocktails, ... FOXNews

Nutrition Labels Proposed for Alcohol  -  Aug 1, 2007
By MARIAN BURROS. A PROPOSAL to require the alcohol content, servings per container and some nutrition information be printed on alcoholic beverage ... New York Times

Test results: Johnson's blood alcohol level was .072  -  Jul 3, 2007
GILBERT, Ariz. -- Blood tests show former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson's blood alcohol level was below the legal limit when he was arrested ... ESPN

Alcohol abuse rises among US combat veterans-study  -  Aug 12, 2008
CHICAGO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A significant number of US veterans back from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan begin abusing alcohol after returning, ... Reuters

Athens, Ala., Voters Say Yes to Alcohol  -  Aug 14, 2007
By JAY REEVES, AP Writer. Voters had a chance Tuesday to return this northern Alabama city to the days of Prohibition but overwhelmingly decided to keep ... FOXNews

Campaign to combat alcohol abuse in UK  -  May 19, 2008
London (PTI): The government in Britain is set to launch a major campaign on Monday to check alcohol abuse in the country, with research showing three out ... Hindu

Mothers-to-be 'can drink alcohol'  -  Oct 11, 2007
Pregnant women can safely drink a small glass of wine a day, official advice is set to say. After the first three months of pregnancy, women can consume up ... BBC News

NEWSOM TO SEEK HELP FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE IN WAKE OF …  -  Feb 6, 2007
Just days after disclosing his affair with a staff member married to one of his top political aides, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom admitted Monday he has ... San Francisco Chronicle

Maradona needs treatment for alcohol abuse: Doctor  -  Apr 19, 2007
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Diego Maradona's doctor hopes the soccer great can be persuaded to transfer next week from a private hospital to a psychiatric ... Toronto Star

… blamed for teen thuggery as they sell alcohol cheaper than water  -  Aug 16, 2007
By JAMES SLACK and SEAN POULTER. Blame for the epidemic of drunken teenage violence was laid yesterday at the door of supermarkets selling alcohol at a loss ... Daily Mail

Parents downplay alcohol's relevance in son's fatal fall  -  May 22, 2008
..."He never had a problem with alcohol," McLendon said. "He lost his balance." Hayes typically attended church on Wednesday nights, McClendon said, ... Atlanta Journal Constitution

Toxic mix of pills, alcohol fuels spike in deaths  -  Jul 30, 2008
Toby Talbot / AP. By JoNel Aleccia. The number of Americans who died at home after ingesting toxic combinations of prescription medications, alcohol and ... msnbc.com

Pregnant women "should avoid all alcohol"  -  May 25, 2007
LONDON (Reuters) - Pregnant women and those trying to conceive should avoid drinking any alcohol at all, according to new advice from the Department of ... Reuters UK

Alcohol May Lower Heart Attack Risk  -  Jan 2, 2007
By Daniel J. DeNoon. Jan. 2, 2007 -- A drink or two a day isn't bad for men with high blood pressure -- and may lower their risk of heart attack, ... WebMD

Scientists identify alcohol tolerance gene  -  Dec 8, 2008
An alcohol tolerance gene has been identified by scientists which could eventually lead to a test to see how well people can hold their drink. ... Telegraph.co.uk

Parents may face prosecution for allowing kids to try alcohol  -  Jun 3, 2008
London, June 3: British parents who allow their children to have even a sip of wine or beer at home could face prosecution under proposals being considered ... Expressindia.com

Alcohol-related deaths 'rising'  -  Jan 25, 2008
The number of people in the UK dying from alcohol-related problems is continuing to rise. Office for National Statistics figures show there were 13.4 ... BBC News

Swedish Alcohol-Import Ban Is Unjustified, Court Says  -  Jun 5, 2007
By Stephanie Bodoni. June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Sweden's monopoly on alcohol imports is unjustified and ``manifestly goes beyond what is necessary'' to protect ... Bloomberg

Maradona leaves hospital after alcohol detox  -  Apr 11, 2007
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from the hospital at around midnight on Tuesday after a nearly two-week stay for ... Reuters UK

Hugo Chavez Imposes Easter Ban on Alcohol Sales in Venezuela  -  Apr 2, 2007
President Hugo Chavez has taken his country by surprise, imposing a ban on alcohol sales during Holy Week that has prompted a run on liquor stores by an ... FOXNews

Alcohol may shrink brain, scans show  -  May 3, 2007
DRINKING large amounts of alcohol might not only leave you with a headache in the morning — it could also shrink your brain. ... The Age

Alcohol at home can cut teenage binge drinking, study says  -  May 11, 2007
Teenagers who drink alcohol with their parents are less likely to binge drink, according to a survey of 10000 children which backs the continental style of ... guardian.co.uk

In Study, Alcohol Seems To Help in Head Trauma  -  Dec 26, 2006
By ERIC NAGOURNEY. For as long as people have been drinking, people have been getting hurt, with alcohol playing a role in injuries from the most ... New York Times

Doctors back tougher alcohol laws  -  Jun 26, 2007
By Nick iggle. Doctors are calling for stricter alcohol laws in a bid to combat rising drink problems. Latest figures show deaths and hospital admissions ... BBC News

NFL bans alcohol for team functions  -  Jun 1, 2007
NFL clubs no longer may serve alcohol at team functions or on buses or flights, extending a ban that had applied only in locker rooms. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

… to drink at home more likely to develop alcohol problems, study...  -  Sep 28, 2008
Parents who give their children alcohol at home believing that it will teach ... But the study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ... Telegraph.co.uk

Women, Alcohol, and Brain Damage  -  Apr 23, 2007
By Salynn Boyles. April 23, 2007 -- Women who are alcohol-dependent develop serious and potentially irreversible brain damage more quickly than men, ... WebMD

Alcohol 'cuts risk of arthritis'  -  Jun 5, 2008
A regular tipple cuts the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to half, Swedish research suggests. The Karolinska Institute assessed 2750 people in ... BBC News

SNP launches blitz on discount alcohol  -  Jun 15, 2008
The Scottish government will this week launch its biggest assault on binge drinking, banning the sale of cheap alcohol by supermarkets and off-licences and ... Times Online

Mouse Study May Explain Why Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk  -  Apr 28, 2007
US researchers say studies with mice may help to explain the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk. For the first time, researchers at the ... ABC News

Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths  -  Nov 13, 2008
By Alan Mozes. THURSDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Raising state taxes on alcohol may trigger an immediate drop in the number of people who die from ... BusinessWeek

Police seize alcohol from teens  -  Dec 29, 2007
Police in England and Wales seized the equivalent of 6500 pints of alcohol from under-age drinkers during an autumn crackdown, the Home Office says. ... BBC News

Alcohol Problems Plague 1 Out of 3 Americans  -  Jul 2, 2007
By DAN CHILDS. Whether it's binge drinking or addiction to alcohol, Americans have a real problem with the bottle. So says new research released Monday, ... ABC News

Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex  -  May 9, 2008
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Many teens and young adults in Europe are drinking alcohol and taking drugs for sexual purposes, according to a survey of ... Washington Post

Prosecute parents for letting under-15s have alcohol, says charity  -  Apr 28, 2007
Parents should be prosecuted if they give alcohol to children under 15, even if it is only with a meal in their own home, a charity said yesterday. ... guardian.co.uk

… FOOTBALL REPORT: Notre Dame's Yeatman, Golic arrested for alcohol ...  -  Sep 22, 2008
Notre Dame tight end Will Yeatman and center Mike Golic Jr., son of an ESPN television host, were among 41 people arrested on misdemeanor alcohol charges ... Atlanta Journal Constitution

Ban on selling alcohol to under-21s sparks crime row  -  Sep 8, 2008
A major row has erupted over claims by SNP ministers that a pilot scheme banning the sale of alcohol to under-21s resulted in a sharp drop in crime and ... Telegraph.co.uk





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