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Is there a safe level of alcohol consumption?

A glass of wine a day has long been said to have health benefits but the latest evidence suggests otherwise.

The Week

Tiruppur killings | One man arrested; CM instructs police to nab the others, announces solatium for kin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹2 lakh solatium for kin of four murdered family members. Police secure one suspect, CM orders arrest of others. Three persons consumed alcohol and hacked four family members, all died on spot in Palladam, Tiruppur district on Sept 3, 2023.

The Hindu

Why the Govt's got it wrong on refusing to elect 16yos to licensing trusts

Officials warn the Government's plan to leave the voting age for licensing trusts at 18 is discriminatory and will make voting unnecessarily complex – and they're backed up by an unlikely conservative voice from the deep south. Jonathan Milne reports.

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1 in 10 adults in the US has had a family member die due to drug overdose: Study

The U.S. has been facing a substance abuse crisis for years now with overdose deaths hitting a new high in 2022. Two-thirds of Americans say either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs due and nearly one in 10 adults has had a family member…

The Times of India

Ted Cruz mocked for ‘phony’ beer stunt amid GOP’s false claims that Biden is leading the US to prohibition

‘Frankly they can kiss my a**,’ Cruz declared in a Newsmax interview before taking a swig of beer

The Independent UK

Eligibility to expand for court's alcohol, drug rehab program

The Attorney-General said the program helps offenders get their lives back on track.

The Canberra Times

How Rudy Giuliani's Drinking Habits Could Hurt Trump's Defense

Special Counsel Jack Smith reportedly is keenly interested in whether the former New York mayor gave Trump legal advice while intoxicated.

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Canada study debunks stereotypes of homeless people’s spending habits

Researchers find homeless people more likely to spend lump sum on housing and food and not ‘temptation goods’ such as alcohol

The Guardian - US

BBC producers rapped over 'skewed' alcohol deaths graph

BBC Scotland producers have been rapped over a “skewed” bar graph critics said exaggerated the increase in alcohol-related deaths.

The National (Scotland)

BBC pushing 'anti-indy agenda' with 'skewed' alcohol deaths chart, says SNP president

BBC Scotland has been accused of skewing a bar chart charting an increase in alcohol-related deaths to further an “anti-independence” agenda.

The National (Scotland)

These are the worst alcoholic drinks for your teeth, according to a dentist

Is your beverage of choice doing more harm than you think?

‘Minor updates’ made to alcohol report following review by statistics watchdog

Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government has amended a summary document published in June after a complaint by the Tories.

The Independent UK

“As a kid, I had a hard time making friends. The guitar was a universal way to communicate where I didn’t have to worry about being cool”: For Nita Strauss, the guitar has been a lifelong ally in battling anxiety and addictions

Playing guitar – and playing it live – can be hugely therapeutic. That’s certainly the case for Nita Strauss, who shares how her love for the instrument has helped her fight her demons

Guitar World

Drinking alcohol does not result in ‘beer goggles’ making people look more attractive, study says

Research suggests alcohol may give people liquid courage to approach those they find attractive

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Alcohol may not give people ‘beer goggles’ after all

A new study has found that despite popular belief, people may not get “beer goggles” after having a few drinks. Researchers in California have found that “consuming a few alcoholic drinks does not make others seem more attractive”, reported the New Scientist, but the alcohol “may give people the courage to…

The Independent UK

Drinking alcohol does not make people look more attractive, study suggests

Research suggests alcohol may give people liquid courage to approach those they find attractive.

The Guardian - UK

‘Beer goggles’ study finds alcohol does not make people seem better looking

US research casts doubt on anecdotal evidence, but suggests drinking may give you ‘courage’ to approach attractive people

The National (Scotland)

Ban on alcohol advertising not entirely ruled out, says minister

Scotland’s alcohol and drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said a controversial advertising ban shelved earlier this year is not off the table.

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10 Skincare Ingredients to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin, According to Experts

Alcohol is enemy number one.

The Independent UK

Minister says ban on alcohol advertising is not entirely ruled out

Elena Whitham was speaking as figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol in 2022 – the highest figure since 2008.

The National (Scotland)

Concerns as underage Scots use online grocery apps to buy vapes and alcohol

Concerns have been raised about underagers using online grocery apps to buy vapes and alcohol in Perth and Kinross.

The Independent UK

Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

The figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest since 2008.

The National (Scotland)

Scots campaign seeks to remove alcohol-related deaths stigma

It aims to challenge the stereotypes that people often bring to the topic of substance abuse, whilst highlighting that behind every life lost there…

Evening Standard

Best alcohol advent calendars of 2023: Wine, beer and spirits

A merry and bright idea

WEKU

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

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