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Misuse Of Epilepsy Drug Phenazepam In The UK

Monday, July 11, 2011

In a letter published in this week’s British Medical Journal (BMJ), it has stated that a drug used in the treatment of neurological diseases like epilepsy and anxiety is being misused by youth in the UK.

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Alcohol Boosts Risk Of Several Cancers

Friday, April 8, 2011

Drinking alcohol, especially above the recommended upper limits, boosts the risk of several cancers, according to a new European study published in the British Medical Journal this week…

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Drinkaware Responds To BMJ Study Showing The Link Between Alcohol And Cancer, UK

Friday, April 8, 2011

Responding to a study in the British Medical Journal showing one in 10 cancers in men and one in 33 in women across Western Europe are caused by drinking, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity, Drinkaware Says: “We know people are often surprised to hear there is a link between alcohol and cancer – Drinkaware research shows under a third (30%) of adults…

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Alcohol With Rich Meal Does Not Cause Belching, Heartburn Or Bloating, But Slows Down Digestion

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

If you drink alcohol during a rich meal, a highly likely occurrence this Christmas, the alcohol may slow down your digestion, but will not cause indigestion symptoms, such as burping, nausea, bloating or heartburn, researchers from the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, wrote in the BMJ (British Medical Journal).

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Leading Campaigners Endorse Sheffield Modelling On Minimum Price For Alcohol, Scotland

Sunday, August 22, 2010

The British Medical Association (BMA), Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) have endorsed the updated findings of researchers at Sheffield University on the impact that a minimum price per unit of alcohol will have on Scotland’s drinking culture…

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BMA Scotland Response To Cross Party Statement On Alcohol

Thursday, August 5, 2010

A spokesperson for BMA (British Medical Association) Scotland said: “The BMA welcomes the political parties support tougher enforcement of existing licensing laws and we would support the introduction of a mandatory Challenge 25 scheme…

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Alcohol policy news and updates: legislation; licensing and ‘pub is hub’

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Future alcohol policy approaches were hotly debated at last week's Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum seminar, the Morning Advertiser (MA) reports . The event was attended by a range of high profile policy representatives including the new Minister for Public Health, Anne Milton . Various representatives put forward their usual positions, the British Medical Association calling for action on pricing whilst Drinkaware stressed the importance of education in harm reduction.

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HIV/AIDS Researcher Honored With BMJ’s Junior Doctor Of The Year Award

Saturday, March 13, 2010

BMJ Group, publisher of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), has recognized University of British Columbia Clinical Associate Prof. Evan Wood with its first annual Junior Doctor of the Year honour…

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UK pricing: political dialogues continue

Monday, February 15, 2010

In the build up to the elections, we'll be trying to update you with key news and developments relating to national alcohol policy. The recent level of political attention, and the pricing and availability debate in particular, could prove important election topics

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BOWDEN: Now they want to stub out fake cigarettes

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Anti-tobacco campaigners want to make Britain ’smokefree’ – so what have they got against smokeless e-cigarettes? A common refrain from those in favour of various illiberal measures in the name of clamping down on tobacco is that it’s up to smokers if they want to harm themselves but others shouldn’t have to breathe in their fumes

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