Call for tougher laws on alcohol – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news by sally

“Drinks firms should be forced to post warnings on alcohol ads as part of wide-ranging measures to cut binge drinking, the Government’s official drugs advisers have warned.”

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The Independent, 26th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Binge drinkers to confront their alcohol-related criminal behaviour – Home Office

Posted November 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, drunk and disorderly, news, police by sally

“Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol related offences in nine police force areas across the country will be compelled to face up to the consequences of their drinking, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.”

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Home Office, 13th November 2008

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Consultant gynaecologist suspended for drinking before operation – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, professional conduct by sally

“A consultant gynaecologist travelled to hospital ready to operate while twice the drink-driving limit, the General Medical Council has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st October 2008

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Bans for violent drunks not being used – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 17th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, violence by sally

“A key plank of the Government’s plans to tackle alcohol-fuelled disorder introduced two years ago has still not been used.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2008

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Former goalkeeper Luke McCormick given seven years for fatal car crash – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A former Championship goalkeeper was today jailed for seven years and four months after admitting killing two young brothers while driving dangerously at twice the legal alcohol limit.”

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The Guardian, 6th October 2008

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Britain decides against a new lower limit for drink-driving – The Times

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Britain is to become the only European country that allows motorists to have at least one alcoholic drink and still be legally fit to drive.”

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The Times, 6th October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Long hours and stress drive lawyers to drink and drugs – The Times

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, drug abuse, legal profession, news by sally

“A culture of long hours and stress are driving increasing numbers of lawyers to drink and drugs, both within and outside the workplace.”

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The Times, 6th October 2008

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Rape compensation still not paid – BBC News

Posted September 30th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“Compensation has still not been paid in full to some rape victims who had their payouts incorrectly reduced because they had been drinking when attacked.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2008

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Call to give local people power to block licensing applications – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“People could be given the power to object to alcohol licensing applications on public health grounds under a radical plan from a commission charged with improving health in the most sickly city in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 18th September 2008

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‘I felt like I’d been slapped’ – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“A rape victim who was told her compensation would be cut because she had been drinking before the attack has had the decision overturned.”

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BBC News, 12th August 2008

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Dozens more rape compensation payouts cut as victims had been drinking – The Times

Posted August 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“Dozens more rape victims have had their compensation payments cut because they had been drinking when they were attacked, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Times, 13th August 2008

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Drink-drive death total drops 18% – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2008 in accidents, alcohol abuse, news, road traffic by sally

“The number of people killed by drinking and driving has fallen by almost a fifth, government statistics reveal.”

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BBC News, 7th August 2008

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Violent women: binge drinking culture fuels rise in attacks by women – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 31st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, violence, women by sally

“The number of violent offences carried out by women has doubled in just five years, official figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2008

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Police demand action after pubs ditch drinking code – The Guardian

Posted July 28th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“The drinks industry has torn up a voluntary code banning aggressive happy-hour deals and other irresponsible drinks promotions in more than half of the UK’s 57,000 pubs.”

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The Guardian, 28th July 2008

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Pubs face tough laws to stop dangerous drinking – The Independent

Posted July 23rd, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“More than 10 million adults consume dangerous amounts of alcohol, and drink-related hospital admissions are soaring, ministers warned as they told pubs and clubs to scrap cynical ploys aimed at boosting alcohol sales to young revellers.”

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The Independent, 23rd July 2008

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Drug users risk benefit cuts – The Observer

Posted July 21st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, benefits, drug abuse, news, unemployment by sally

“The unemployed will be forced to declare drug or heavy drinking habits when they apply for benefits and will have payments cut if they give misleading answers, under government proposals which were announced yesterday.”

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The Observer, 20th July 2008

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Road safety: Impose total alcohol ban for teenage drivers, says chief medical officer – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road safety by sally

“A zero drink-driving limit should be imposed on all drivers under 20, the chief medical officer recommended yesterday, saying that such a ban would save lives.”

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The Guardian, 15th july 2008

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Fatal drink driver was on phone – BBC News

Posted July 11th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

“A drink-driver who killed a woman when she crashed into her broken-down car while using a mobile phone has been jailed for six years.”

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BBC News, 11th July 2008

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Judge praises twins who reported their drink-driving mother – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“A judge has praised twin sisters for public spiritedness in reporting their mother to police for drink driving.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2008

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24-hour drink law has not cut violence, say frontline workers – The Times

Posted July 1st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, public order by sally

“The Government’s attempt to reduce alcohol-related disorder by introducing 24-hour drinking has failed dismally, according to a survey.”

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The Times, 1st July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk