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Alcohol in Kenya: How much of a problem is it?

Alcohol is a part of life in most parts of the world and that’s no different in Kenya, but like in many parts of the world, it’s also proving problematic.

inkl · Nov 11, 2024

Scotland's drug crisis explained along with how it impacts families

SCOTLAND’S drugs crisis is often in the news, as the Government grapples with high rates of drug deaths and enduring poverty-linked drug misuse ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2024

Scottish Conservative peer admits drink-driving

A SCOTTISH Conservative peer has admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024

Australians’ appetite for ketamine hits record high as alcohol consumption drops

Wastewater monitoring reveals cannabis is most widely used illegal drug, with use in regional areas double that in cities

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024

Labour should raise price of a pint, says one of its backbenchers

Alcohol duty on most other products is set to rise.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Blue Moon makes boozy, baseball-themed ice cream now. You have all been warned.

Finally, ice cream with the alcohol *already* in it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2024

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Millennials are at twice the risk for colorectal cancer compared to Baby Boomers.

Fortune · Nov 4, 2024

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

French brewers fear extra taxes on sugar and alcohol could spike price of beer

Brewers are struggling to swallow proposals to increase taxes on alcoholic and sweetened drinks under France's latest budget, currently being debated by parliament. While supporters say the measures would raise much-needed funds for the French health system, beer makers warn they could end up penalising independent breweries already finding it…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2024