Russia battling with alcohol abuse – 01 Jan 10 – The Russian government has introduced a minimum price of about a bottle for vodka as part of new year reforms aimed at curbing alcohol abuse among its vodka-loving population. The move is one of series of measures designed to tackle the problem but it appears old habits die hard. Neave Barker reports from Moscow.
Why having that one relaxed drink could lead to alcohol problems
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Previous studies have highlighted the importance of the reward system circuit in the brain to the development of problem drinking, but this is the first to show that the threat circuit also plays a vital role. Having the right balance between these two … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk
Muslims with drink problem urged to seek help
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“This will bring the Imams together to give them the basic tools to work within their communities to help those who have a problem with alcohol,” he said. “We will talk about things like the effect of alcohol on the human body and identify where levels … Read more on Bradford Telegraph and Argus