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NSW drink-driving rates rise as tests dive

NSW needs to vastly increase alcohol breath tests during the Christmas holidays as more Australians get behind the wheel drunk, motoring group NRMA says.

AAP

Port Augusta woman charged with manslaughter gets less jail time due to domestic violence

A woman who killed her abusive partner believing it was reasonable to defend herself will be eligible for parole in six months, with her family calling for more culturally appropriate anti-violence support.

ABC News

Gardaí to be out in force this Christmas with new roadside drug tests that work like antigen test

The device can test for a greater range of drugs at the roadside

Irish Mirror

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As young people in rich countries drink less alcohol, elsewhere youth drinking is on the rise – podcast

The amount of alcohol young people drink in many high-income countries has seen a marked decline since the early 2000s. But in many developing countries, the opposite is happening. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we talk to three experts studying trends in young people’s drinking habits to…

The Conversation

Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment

For the staff at the Senior Recovery Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, helping older adults overcome substance use disorders is a calling, said Christine Martinek, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor there.

Tribune News Service

The drunker you get, the less likely you are to realise how drunk you are, study finds

People with low blood alcohol levels are more likely to overestimate how drunk they are and those with high blood alcohol levels are more likely to underestimate, a new study finds.

ABC News

Four in ten Brits will try to cut back on alcohol intake this Christmas, study finds

An expert mixologist has created a series of low- and no-alcohol mocktail recipes to help Brits celebrate responsibly this festive season

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A New Wave of Ciders Is Bringing a Refreshing Change to Cocktail Hour

Tariq Ahmed founded Revel Cider in 2014—now he spends his days brewing batches of traditional and not-so-traditional ciders

The Walrus

Inside incredible £55million horse sale where the wealthiest splash their cash

Four-time Group 1-winning filly Alcohol Free sold for a huge price at the Tattersalls sale, which recorded record turnover of around £55 million. She will race on in Australia from Gai Waterhouse's stable

Daily Mirror

Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment - Roll Call

Only 6 percent of Medicare beneficiaries 65 and up reporting alcohol or substance use disorder received treatment, according to research.

Roll Call

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears another death could happen in Yuendumu if additional support is not provided

A youth worker in Yuendumu told the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death that more support is needed for young people in the community.

ABC News

Drunk teacher at special school is banned after texting mum threatening to kill her boy

He also sent aggressive messages to the headteacher

Wales Online

'King Billy' wine hits the shelves at Ayrshire shop in cheeky 'Ibrox Balls' promo

The booze has an alcohol proof of 16.90 per cent - an apparent nod to the Battle of the Boyne.

Daily Record

Thornbury special school drunk teacher banned from profession

He threatened to kill Sheiling School pupil in text to boy's mum

Bristol Post

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Commentary: It wasn’t luck that allowed me to become a judge after meth addiction. It was white privilege

I first shot methamphetamine when I was 17. As an abused child seeking relief from trauma and stress, I’d turned to alcohol at age 12 and had used numerous drugs to excess before sticking that needle in my arm. In 1979, at age 18, I was arrested for possession of…

The Independent UK

Adrian Chiles reveals how he cut down his drinking from 100 units a week

Mindful drinking is the way to go, says the TV and radio presenter

ABC News

Video shows schoolie knocked unconscious after jumping from roof onto table at Port Elliot

South Australia's police commissioner says alcohol and a quest for social media virality appear to have led to a schoolie being knocked unconscious after jumping off a roof and onto a table.

The Independent UK

Poles vent anger at leader over his policies, ideas on women

Hundreds of people have protested outside the house of Poland’s ruling party leader to voice anger at what's widely seen as the erosion of women’s rights under the conservative government and the leader's recent remark about women using alcohol

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Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh St James Quarter bars 'make a mockery' of alcohol rules

A city councillor argued excessive availability of alcohol "can make the lives of local residents a misery".

The Independent UK

Police chief: ‘Friendly’ World Cup shows need to resist alcohol relaxation

Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the UK’s football policing lead, also praised England and Wales fans for their “exemplary” behaviour in Qatar.

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh lap dancing club set to become new comedy venue

'Dubbed 'one of Edinburgh's premier gentlemen's clubs', it has been closed for almost a decade but now new owners are set to open up a Hootenannys comedy club.

The Guardian - UK

Three people injured over weekend in latest hunting incidents in France

Two men shot and another hit by lead pellets amid fierce debate over issue and resistance to alcohol ban

The Independent UK

Fans ready to party as England v Wales World Cup showdown looms

The so-called “Battle of Britain” – which will see both home nations go head-to-head as Group B rivals – is set to take place on Tuesday.

Liverpool Echo

Woman who spent Christmas alone has life changed by choir

"I've spent many a Christmas alone with nowhere to go, but that's all changed now."

ABC News

Growing potential for native Australian foods to be used in alcohol production

Craft brewers are riding a wave of popularity and now, some are tapping into Australia's native food bowl to give thirsty connoisseurs a homegrown flavour hit.

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