alcohol consumption

What Influences Pre-teens to Drink Alcohol?

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Research has shown there to be a link between heavy drinking in youth and increased risky behaviour and reduced educational effectiveness. In order to understand the factors that are associated with binge drinking in adolescence and young...

Alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 period: May 2020

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The aim of this paper is to analyse changes in alcohol consumption since the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. We show that the frequency of alcohol consumption during COVID-19 is slightly higher for males than it was 2-3 years previously...

8 Tips on How to Write About Alcohol Consumption Responsibly

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The media has a major role in influencing people's drinking behaviour. Despite clear evidence linking harmful alcohol consumption with increased risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, and violence-related injuries, we are...

Alcohol and Cancer Risks: A Guide for Health Professionals

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Drinking alcohol increases the risk of mouth cancer, pharyngeal (upper throat) cancer, oesophageal (food pipe) cancer, laryngeal (voice box) cancer, breast cancer, bowel cancer and liver cancer. Having conversations with patients about the...

Implementing the European Action Plan on Alcohol

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Despite efforts to reduce concerning levels of alcohol consumption in Europe through adopting the WHO European Action Plan on Alcohol (EAPA), the region continues to have the highest prevalence of drinkers, heavy episodic drinking, alcohol...

Alcohol Statistics UK

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Alcohol Change UK has gathered statistics related to alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom. The report provides information on: Alcohol in the UK Alcohol and Health Treatment Crime Drinking Behaviours Young People Some key facts to take...

Alcohol Use Disorders and the Heart

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The negative impact of harmful substance use on societies physical and mental wellbeing is a global issue. Substance use disorders are associated with a significant disease burden. In recognition of this, Addiction is initiating a new...

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