Toll of alcohol poisoning in girls: Number of teenagers being treated after taking a harmful substance increases by more than a quarter over 20 years
Toll of alcohol poisoning in girls: Number of teenagers being treated after taking a harmful substance increases by more than a quarter over 20 years The number of teenagers being treated for alcohol poisoning is rising Experts found a 27 per cent rise in poisoning – including accidental Largest increases were […]
United Kingdom: The end of fake ID? Major retailers adopt electronic age-checks to stop kids buying booze
United Kingdom: The end of fake ID? Major retailers adopt electronic age-checks to stop kids buying booze Source: The Telegraph Katie Morley 16 May 2016 The days of using fake ID to buy alcohol and cigarettes are coming to an end as Britain’s biggest retailers are adopting new technology which checks people’s age […]
Scientists, clinicians, urged to lobby against alcohol
Scientists, clinicians, urged to lobby against alcohol Raising taxes, prohibition, minimum prices discussed by health researchers Source: San Diego Tribune By Bradley J. Fikes May 17, 2016 To reduce harm from alcohol use, scientists and clinicians should lobby the public and their government for restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising, an international […]