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Ministers told to rethink proposals as alcohol advertising ban consultation ends

Unions and industry bodies make final plea for moderation of planned law changes

Insider UK

Drew Barrymore's therapist explains why he quit: 'Chronic self-destructive behaviors'

Over the weekend, Drew Barrymore said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that her therapist once dropped her because of her excessive alcohol consumption.

Los Angeles Times

Blyth trainee teacher caught drink-driving after travelling with no headlights

Demi Harper had been out clubbing with a friend when she was persuaded to drive them both home, despite having consumed alcohol

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Marijuana "Per Se" impairment bill before the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky General Assembly is considering setting a per se limit for marijuana intoxication, much like that established for blood alcohol levels. The measure unanimously passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.

WEKU

Burglar targeted antique shops and home in 'affluent area' of Jesmond to fund alcohol addiction

Thomas Tams, 35, carried out a spree of offending in December and January and was jailed for 34 months

Chronicle Live

Dublin pubs: Guinness to give away 50,000 free pints on St Patrick's Day as iconic boozer renamed

Guinness is launching its biggest-ever responsible drinking campaign as it is encouraging St Patrick's Day revellers to try alcohol-free beer

Dublin Live

Politicians vow to resolve roadside drug testing 'debacle'

The grandson of a woman killed by a drugged driver is frustrated the Government hasn’t been able to get a testing regime up and running as promised.

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Meth-addicted mum who lost custody of son shows incredible transformation

Natalee King, from Florida, America, was sent into a spiral after her first husband, John King, died in a work training accident in 2013 - but has now quit drugs and alcohol after getting the help she so desperately needed

Daily Mirror

Sleep-deprived Brits willing to spend up to £288 a year - to stop snoring habit

Over half of Brits either snore, or live with someone who does - and they are willing to try any measures to stop the habit

Daily Mirror

Crime has dropped in Alice Springs but experts divided on whether alcohol bans are effective

New internal figures from Northern Territory police show a significant drop in crime in Alice Springs since the re-introduction of alcohol restrictions but experts say they are not giving the full picture.

ABC News

Alice Springs police data shows drop in reported crimes after strict alcohol laws introduced

Domestic and family violence calls down more than 30% after restrictions came in as advocates warn primary drivers of harm must be addressed

The Guardian - AU

Man filmed on smash-and-grab booze raid at Kingswood Lidl

The police helicopter and dog team couldn't find him

Bristol Post

Pilot 'drank significantly' before fatal WA plane crash

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its final report into a light aircraft crash south of Perth, which claimed the life of the pilot.

AAP

Famous ‘tequila worm’ found at bottom of bottle isn’t really a worm. So what is it?

For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s a punishment.

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The Independent UK

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire

Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue buying alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as officials work out a “creative solution” to avoid violating a state liquor law

Daily Mirror

Childhood favourite drink SunnyD makes major change with fans thirsty to try it out

A new 'adult' version of SunnyD that includes alcohol has been launched in the US, with fans of the orange drink that dominated British shelves in the 1990s now keen to try it out

Evening Standard

Could hormone injection help you ‘sober up’?

Mice injected with FGF21 hormone found to recover from intoxication more quickly

Daily Record

Hangover jab that could 'reverse drunkenness' tested by scientists in new study

Academics hope the finding will lead to effective treatments for alcohol poisoning, which can have serious health effects on the body.

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Evening Standard

Cameron Diaz says pal Drew Barrymore’s alcohol issues were ‘difficult to watch’

The actress, 50, discussed how she ‘stuck by’ Barrymore during her struggles following divorce from Will Kopelman

The Independent UK

SNP contest needs ‘robust’ debate, says Forbes after criticising Yousaf

She said the next Scottish first minister will need to show ‘mettle’.

Insider UK

Jump Ship Brewing breaks crowdfunding target

Non-alcoholic brewer should now be able to open a new facility in Midlothian this summer

The Independent UK

‘Sober up jab’ could cure hangovers

Scientists hope hormone called FGF21 could help people recover from negative effects of alcohol

Boston Herald

What is a ‘borg’? College drinking TikTok trend is ‘very concerning,’ can lead to alcohol poisoning

BOSTON — The days of jungle juice and kegs at college parties could be over, as a new “very concerning” drinking trend is all the rage — sending numerous students to the hospital for alcohol poisoning, and worrying officials about potentially fatal consequences.

Irish Mirror

Scientists discover drug that neutralises alcohol and sobers you up quickly

The chemical called FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) is naturally produced in the liver

Insider UK

Alcohol advertising proposals 'could cost retail sector £96 million'

One idea being consulted on by government is to keep booze behind the till and covered in the same way as cigarettes

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