Illegal alcohol kills at least 23 in eastern Ukraine
Illegal alcohol kills at least 23 in eastern Ukraine Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 29th September, 2016 At least 23 people have died in rural regions of eastern Ukraine after drinking toxic illicit alcohol, according to reports. Since Friday, a total of 18 people have died after drinking lethal vodka […]
Effects of alcohol similar to rapid antidepressants: Study
Effects of alcohol similar to rapid antidepressants: Study Source: UPI By Ryan Maass Sept. 29, 2016 A few alcoholic beverages influence the same neural reactions as rapidly effective antidepressants, a study conducted by Wake Forest medical scientists concluded. Medical professionals have long linked alcoholism with a perceived need to self-medicate, and Wake […]
Ireland’s alcohol bill pleases EU health chief, irritates industry
Ireland’s alcohol bill pleases EU health chief, irritates industry Source: euractiv.com By Sarantis Michalopoulos September 29, 2016 The Irish government won praise from the EU’s Health Commissioner over a new bill, which imposes a stricter framework on alcohol consumption in Ireland, including a minimum unit price, labelling and marketing restrictions. Marcella Corcoran […]