Booze Rally Organised to Tackle Alcohol Problem in Manukau

Booze Rally organised to tackle alcohol problem in Manukau – E noho awangawanga ana te iwi o Manukau i te nui rawa o nga toa hoko waipiro i roto i ta ratau nei rohe. Ko ta ratau ko te waipiro te take e poraruraru nei n…

by Neil. Moralee

Greens push for alcohol abuse inquiry gets Australian Medical Association support
The government will be asked to consider increasing the cost of alcohol, and imposing labelling restrictions on suppliers, as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into Australia's alcohol problem being pushed by the Greens. The Australian Medical Association … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

Elizabeth Vargas: 'My Husband said, You Have a Problem. You're an Alcoholic'
VargasGeorge It took several years, but one work assignment, for ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas to realize she was an alcoholic. Wine was her drink of choice. “On a Saturday afternoon I showed up for a '20/20? shoot and I was in no shape to do that … Read more on mediabistro.com

Vermont Department of Health encouraging providers to screen for alcohol abuse
High risk drinking is a public health problem in Vermont. Half of all young adults age 18 to 24 drink to excess. The Health Department hopes to educate health care professionals about the importance of asking adults about drinking habits and behaviors … Read more on vtdigger.org