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| Podcast title | Alcohol Policy UK
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| http://www.alcoholpolicy.net/ | ||
| Description | news and analysis for the alcohol harm reduction field | |
| Updated | Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:44 PST | |
| Category | Health Government & Organizations Society & Culture News & Politics Education |
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1. News & updates Feb 2012: MPs debate alcohol policy; Scotland's 45 minimum pricing impact revised http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Alcohol strategy gets Westminster debate A Westminster debate on alcohol policy and the forthcoming strategy has been highlighted by Alcohol Concern - see part 1 and part 2 of the debate which includes statements from MPs across the parties. Public... |
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2. New Guidance for Mental Health Liaison services highlights role of alcohol in mental health problems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The Royal College of Psychiatrists has released guidance for Commissioners of Mental Health Liaison Services in Acute Care. The guidance document is one of a suite of four documents for commissioners covering all aspects of mental health commissioning. There is... |
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3. Latest Findings alcohol research: licesning, treatment and student based interventions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Recent research from the drug and alcohol Bank: Licensing Late opening for pubs and bars aggravates alcohol-related harm UK research is inconclusive, but international research from developed nations reviewed for a national US task force supports the belief that increasing... |
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4. 'Don't let drink sneak up on you' - new Change4Life alcohol campaign launched http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: A new Change 4 Life alcohol campaign, 'Don't let the drinks sneak up on you', has been launched - see the press release, TV advert and Change4Life alcohol pages including a new tool to check your drinking. The campaign warns... |
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5. 'Tackling alcohol misuse: Should abstinence be our preferred approach?' British Liver Trust call for public health action on alcohol http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The British Liver Trust have released a new report outlining the need for a comprehensive approach to tackling alcohol misuse. It warns against a "one size fits all approach for treatment" for a range of problem drinkers "each of whom... |
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6. Alcohol Concern urges action on minimum pricing ahead of new national alcohol strategy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Alcohol Concern are calling on the public to urge MPs to push for minimum pricing ahead of the forthcoming national alcohol strategy. Alcohol Concern state: The next few weeks will be our last chance to influence the shape of the... |
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7. Small rise in alcohol-related deaths in 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: A slight rise in alcohol-related deaths has been reported for 2010, according to the ONS (bulletin here). Figures show a rise of 126 to 8,790 from 8,664 in 2009. Last year a slight fall was reported, though Alcohol Concern Chief... |
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8. Events and updates: Alcohol Research UK 72nd symposium & studentships; rolling out brief inteventions in Scotland; last call for New Directions 2012 bursary; Adfam family survey; MA in Comparative Drug and Alcohol studies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Forthcoming events The 72nd Alcohol Problems Research Symposium is calling for abstracts or other presentation suggestions for the Spring 2012 meeting to take place Stonecross Manor Hotel in Cumbria on the 14th and 15th March. The meeting is part of... |
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9. Lower strength drinks heralded as Stella Artois, Becks and Budweiser switch to 4.8% & 'mid-strength' 2.8% Guinness announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Brewing giants AB InBev will reduce the strength of popular lagers in the UK from the end of this month to keep line with "evolving UK category trends". The world's largest brewer will reduce the % Alcohol By Volume (ABV)... |
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10. Alcohol research updates - web based reviews: online peer support; web-based self-help; online feedback to students http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The role of online peer-support? A new Insight from Alcohol Research UK has explored the value of alcohol-related online support groups to their users. The Insight Problem Drinking and Peer Support in Cyberspace looked at the experiences and motives in... |
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11. Public Health Outcomes Framework released: spend should reflect local needs; alcohol admissions data to be reviewed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The NHS Public Health Outcomes Framework has been published, aiming to tackle public health challenges through moving public health back into local government. It outlines 'a shift away from the focus of process targets' to a framework that describes two... |
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12. Scientists gleam further insight into alcohol's effect on brain reward system http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Further insight into the effect of alcohol on the brain's reward system has been reported in the journal of Science Translational Medicine. It found alcohol effects the orbitofrontal cortex and results in a release of endorphins, previously only proven in... |
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13. Home Office consultation on late night levy & restriction orders as trade warns of on-trade burden http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The Home Office have opened a consultation on new powers due to be brought in under Licensing Act reforms. The consultation is seeking specific responses on the late night levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs) as measures to help... |
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14. Alcohol Policy Comment: The Grocer-isation of Alcohol Brands & policy contradictions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: In this guest post, Chris Hackley, a Professor of Marketing at the University of London discusses 'The Grocer-isation of Alcohol Brands and the Contradictions of Alcohol Policy in the UK': In the UK, the government first issued ‘safe’ alcohol consumption... |
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15. BBC Timeshift explores the social and cultural history of drinking in Britain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: BBC Four's Timeshift, a documentary series into Britain's social and cultural history, featured episode 11 on 'The Rules of Drinking' this week and is available for a further 5 days on BBC iplayer. The Rules of Drinking synopsis: In the... |
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