The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Exercise more to cut risk of breast cancer, study finds

Alcohol consumption, age, and weight can all contribute to the risk of breast cancer

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

From Sober Mom Squads to anti-anxiety workbooks: do new AA alternatives work?

New ways to stop drinking have flourished during the pandemic, catering to women who feel marginalized from the abstinence program

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2022

Suspect in deadly Canada stabbings has long criminal record

As a Canadian Indigenous community comes to grips with a deadly stabbing rampage by two of its own, many blamed rampant drug and alcohol use on the reserve

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Drug use among young people in England is down 24%

Adolescence is the time of life when young people – but especially boys – are more prone to experiment and take risks. This can include trying alcohol and other drugs for the first time. A new report from NHS Digital reveals how many young people aged 11 to 15 used…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022

Children drinking, smoking and taking drugs less than previous generations

Pandemic saw young drinkers more likely to consume alcohol with their parents, however

Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022

Concern children are being ‘targeted’ by vape companies as figures show huge increase

Vape companies are ‘simply interested in ‘hooking’ children and young people to make a profit off them’, Dr Mike McKean.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Vaping: Nearly one in ten young teenagers in England smoke e-cigarettes

New NHS data reveals that vaping is on the rise among those aged 11-15 while drug and alcohol use has fallen

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022

Amanda Holden suffers boozy wardrobe malfunction as she shows off outfit

Amanda blamed the blunder on her alcohol intake

Liverpool Echo · Sep 6, 2022

Qld govt backs mental health on Medicare

The Queensland government says it supports a call for Medicare rebates to be made available on all services for mental health, alcohol and other drugs.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Liverpool trainers launch 'first of its kind' gym to help people 'truly make a lasting change'

The concept has even helped people get out of the "rut of alcohol and drug abuse"

Liverpool Echo · Sep 5, 2022