Minimum alcohol pricing on way in bid to fight abuse

Published October 23, 2013

Minimum alcohol pricing on way in bid to fight abuse
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol will be the centrepiece of the Government's national substance misuse strategy to be announced tomorrow. Minimum pricing is one of a range of measures that will be unveiled by Minister of State at the … Read more on Irish Times

Elders & Youth: Kids take 'Tanana pledge,' call on leaders to address abuse …
“My uncle got so addicted that he couldn't stop drinking,” said Patrick, 15. “My parents and my other relatives tried to help him, but he said he didn't want it, he said he was OK.” He said his uncle hid his pain and emotions from others until it was … Read more on Alaska Dispatch

Businessman says addiction nearly ruined relationship
"Just because you have a job, and you provide a living for your family, that really has no bearing on whether you have a drug or alcohol addiction," he said. "'Functioning addict' is a term we use before we realize there is a problem." Drugs have no … Read more on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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