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The poor get poorer

Re: "Rivals lay claim to welfare," (BP, Jan 19).

Bangkok Post

Back To The Future's Michael J Fox driven to alcoholism by Parkinson's diagnosis at 29

Michael J Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 29 and has now opened up about his struggles with the disease, admitting it drove him to alcoholism

Daily Mirror

'I was always the party girl - no one knew the dark truth I was hiding'

Christine Wright started abusing alcohol when she was just 14

Manchester Evening News

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Booze-free in ’23: Why Australians are embracing the teetotal trend

Many Australians are giving up alcohol, either for good or just a month. On Sydney couple had their reasons and already see the benefits.

The New Daily

Why do flamingos stand on one leg and who invented chocolate? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Washington bill would lower legal blood alcohol level limit

A bill under consideration in Washington state would make it the second state in the country to lower the legal limit for a driver’s blood alcohol content from 0.08% to 0.05%

The Independent UK

Mental health concerns for Kimberley residents cut off from alcohol, drug supplies, by flooding

Community members fear anxiety and stress levels among residents will increase in coming weeks, as main roads cut off by floodwaters block the supply of alcohol and drugs many use "as a coping mechanism".

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NT Police confirm Todd Tavern liquor licence suspended over alleged domestic violence amid Alice Springs crime spike

The two busiest bottle shops in Alice Springs will be shut this weekend as the town grapples with an ongoing crisis of alcohol-fuelled violence and crime.

ABC News

Mum laughed and told neighbour 'I just stabbed him' before boyfriend found dead

Mum of two Carrie McGuinness knifed partner Steven Davies causing him a slow agonising death over several days, during which time he Googled 'I'm dying' and 'vomiting blood'

Daily Mirror

Woman tried Dry January after 'horrendous' hangover - and has been sober for 3 years so far

Aimee Pearce wasn't even tempted to drink on her wedding day last year

Wales Online

What happens to your body during Dry January

There can be a host of benefits

Wales Online

Digested week: Greta Thunberg gives a masterclass in the art of protest

Also, an alcohol study sinks spirits, and the Velma series is a Scooby-Don’t for TV critics

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh set to welcome alcohol free festival this weekend with yoga and comedy

A day of well-being and ‘inspiration’ is coming to the city on Saturday, with the alcohol free festival hosting talks, workshops, meditation and more at Summerhall.

Edinburgh Live

Racist told hospital security staff: "This country belongs to white people"

He was caught drinking alcohol in hospital grounds.

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Where are the nonalcoholic wines?

You can order all manner of exotic beverages at Chicago restaurants. But not nonalcoholic wine. Why?

Wales Online

Ex-policeman with imitation gun wanted officers to shoot him

Gareth Walters called 999 to report that he had just carried out an armed robbery at a petrol station

Daily Record

Scotland's oldest person says no alcohol is secret to long life as she celebrates 110th birthday

Marion Dawson from Renfrewshire revealed her secrets to a long life and said lemonade 'is her stretch'.

The New Daily

Big policy shift: Not a single drop of alcohol is safe

The Canadian government recommends no more than two drinks a week is low-risk. Could Australia follow suit on alcohol?

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Knott County group seeking signatures on petition to legalize alcohol sales

The Guardian - UK

The 99% sober movement: should we keep dry January going all year?

There is no such thing as a safe level of alcohol consumption, according to new guidelines from Canada. What does this mean for moderate drinkers?

Evening Standard

Canada recommends just two drinks per week—how does the UK compare?

Canada is advising the public to reduce their alcohol intake to one or two drinks per week, to protect against cancer

Dynamite News

Karnataka Withdraws Droposal To Lower Minimum Age For Drinking

The development comes after the proposal had been submitted for lowering the legal age for consumption of alcohol from the current 21 years to 18 years. Read on for details:

Liverpool Echo

Alcohol could be sold in Post Office despite police worries over crime hotspot

A decision on the application is expected in five working days

ABC News

Is there a safe limit of alcohol you can drink? New guidelines from Canada say there's not

More than two drinks a week is risky, and no amount of alcohol is safe, a major Canadian study concludes.

The Guardian - US

Health Canada recommends limiting alcohol to just 2 drinks per week

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) identifies cancer, heart disease and stroke as health risks of drinking alcohol

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