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BMA on alcohol consumption in Scotland
The following is a press release from BMA Scotland and deputy chair, Dr Bernie Scott Dr Scott said: “It is now four years since Scotland keep reading
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GP addiction nurses help treat alcohol problems in Scotland
As reported by Nursing in practice, specialist nurses in general practice teams have been effective in reducing problems with alcohol in deprived areas according to keep reading
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Alcohol deaths highest for 20 years in England and Wales
As reported by BBC news, alcohol killed more people in 2020 in England and Wales than in any of the previous 20 years, official data shows There keep reading
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Millions of Brits lie to GPs about their alcohol intake
New research highlights how dishonest Brits are when it comes to telling GPs about their habits According to research by LifeSearch, nearly 18 million Brits keep reading
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Healthcare leaders call on government to prioritise alcohol prevention
The BMA has written to the public health minister to express growing concerns over the impact of alcohol on the nation’s health The BMA and keep reading
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New report outlines impact of alcohol abuse on the NHS
As reported by The Guardian, a new report highlights just what impact alcohol abuse is having on our strained health services A new report highlights keep reading
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One in five people in England harmed by others’ drinking over past year
According to a large survey, a fifth of people in England have been harmed by others’ drinking over the past year One in five people keep reading
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Alcohol marketing linked to higher risk drinking among UK teens
According to a study by the BMJ, alcohol marketing is linked to a higher risk of drinking among teens in the UK, and ownership of keep reading
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NHS data shows rise in alcohol-related deaths
NHS Digital data has shown that there has been a distinct rise in alcohol-related deaths over the past decade NHS Digital statistics, released earlier this keep reading
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Do alcohol-themed greeting cards undermine public health messages?
Themes of drunkenness on cards are popular, but they send a harmful message that excessive drinking is normal, says the BMJ The BMJ has warned keep reading