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Drink driver who crashed into Chequers gate is jailed

CCTV footage shows the white car smashing through it at speed, crumpling the bonnet.

Evening Standard

Alcohol duty rise a ‘hammer blow’ to Scottish whisky, industry warns

The Scottish Whisky Association has accused the Prime Minister of breaking his promise of backing producers ‘to the hilt’.

The Independent UK

Scotch whisky industry hits out as Chancellor increases alcohol duty

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Price of wine and spirits to rise but pub pints to fall by a penny

Rachel Reeves announced that alcohol duty rates on non-draught products will increase in line with RPI from February next year.

Evening Standard

Alcohol duty: What booze has gone up and what has gone down

How much will your pint cost now?

The Independent UK

Drunk animals far more common than previously thought, scientists say

Scientists are ‘moving away from this anthropocentric view that ethanol is just something that humans use’

The Independent UK

Tottenham bar and restaurant refused alcohol licence over crime, disorder and sex trafficking fears

A bar and restaurant in Tottenham has had its premises licence application denied due to worries over crime and disorder.

Evening Standard

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The killing of Natalie Shotter: what the death of a beloved mother and daughter reveals about rape

She was a creative and talented NHS worker, who was attacked while unconscious and later found dead. Her case led to a landmark conviction that will hopefully help other women

The Guardian - UK

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar

The Guardian - UK

How scientists are zapping the brain to help treat drug and alcohol addiction

Scientists are hopeful this new treatment can be used to treat people with drug and alcohol problems

The Independent UK

Play 'em like Noel! Learn 5 classic Oasis riffs (and 1 underrated riff)

From Cigarettes & Alcohol to a little-known banger

MusicRadar

Cops' 'big mistake' sends career criminal on 'downward spiral'

He lost hope in the system after a false arrest, court hears.

The Canberra Times

Donald Trump reveals real reason he doesn’t drink alcohol

Donald Trump has opened up about the real reason he doesn’t drink alcohol.

The Independent UK

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Drug safety advocates say treating casual users as criminals is causing them harm, with no signs decriminalising drugs in the ACT has made the problem worse.

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A longevity expert says you should be doing this type of exercise by your mid-40s to slow the aging process

Strength training is more effective than cardio, says one author of a study on the aging process

Newslaundry

How Goa is fighting TB among high-risk groups

Fifty-four-year old Suresh has been drinking alcohol since he was nine. He ran away from his house in Bengaluru and landed in Goa. He has been working in a bar ever since.

Evening Standard

Can you drink at football stadiums? Plans for new trial to bring booze back for certain games

Drinking in the stands was made illegal by the Conservative government in 1985

LiveScience

Why do hangovers get worse with age?

Scientists haven't actually confirmed a link between age and hangover severity, but there are some reasons why older people might feel worse after a night of drinking than young folks would.

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The Guardian - UK

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach

The Conversation

Why do I get so anxious after drinking? Here’s the science behind ‘hangxiety’

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head. This feeling, known as hangover anxiety or “hangxiety”, affects around 22% of social drinkers.

The Independent UK

Couple explains why they’re not serving alcohol at their wedding on 2024 election day

Engaged couples are banning alcohol at their weddings to prevent political arguments leading up to Election Day

The Independent UK

Chicago train operator had alcohol in his system during 2023 crash, officials say

Federal investigators say the operator of a Chicago commuter train that crashed almost a year ago had alcohol in his system

The Independent UK

Drink-driving police detective caught three times over the limit found guilty of misconduct

Paul Kessell was head of Dorset Police’s professional standards unit

Reason

SCOTUS Case Involving Cannabis Fraud Highlights the Illogic of Federal Drug Testing Mandates

A trucker lost his job because he tested positive for marijuana after consuming a supposedly THC-free CBD tincture.

The Conversation

The effects of binge drinking on teenagers’ brain development

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs.

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