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Parents Lead By Example On Responsible Drinking Says Drinkaware, UK

Friday, June 17, 2011

Responding to today’s Joseph Rowntree Foundation survey showing the influence of family and friends on teenage drinking, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says: “This study reinforces Drinkaware’s research which shows that parents are vital in shaping children’s attitudes to alcohol and they have more influence than they think…

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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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Drinkaware Response To BMJ Research About Alcohol And Heart Disease

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Reacting to the British Medical Journal research released yesterday (Wednesday 23rd February 2011) which says individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease compared to non-drinkers, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says: “This isn’t the first piece of research to suggest alcohol has a protective ef…

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Drinkaware Response To ONS Alcohol-Related Death Figures, UK

Friday, January 28, 2011

Reacting to Office for National Statistics figures which reveal a reduction in alcohol-related deaths, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says: “It’s really encouraging to see a drop in alcohol-related deaths but the fact that thousands of people are still dying from alcohol misuse shows we must not rest on our laurels…

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DrugScope Welcomes UKDPC Report On Stigma, UK

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

DrugScope responded to the publication of the UK Drug Policy Commission report, Getting serious about stigma. Martin Barnes, Chief Executive of DrugScope, said: “DrugScope welcomes this timely report which highlights one of the most significant barriers to improving treatment outcomes and supporting recovery…

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DrugScope Has Responded To The Publication Of The Government’s Drug Strategy

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Martin Barnes, Chief Executive of DrugScope, said: “The strategy gives a strong emphasis on supporting treatment and recovery. We welcome the content, tone and approach outlined in the strategy, particularly the need to build on progress achieved, putting individuals at the heart of recovery and working with a range of services, such as training, housing and wider health services…

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Drinkaware Response To Plans By The Government To Crack Down On Binge Drinking Hotspots, UK

Friday, July 30, 2010

Responding to the plan by the Government to crack down on binge drinking hotspots and give communities more influence over licensing applications, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says: “Alcohol misuse costs society £25 billion a year* and it is imperative our culture’s binge drinking problem is tackled head on…

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RCN Welcomes Call For Minimum Alcohol Pricing, UK

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the publication of NICE guidance on alcohol, which recommends that a minimum price per alcohol unit should be introduced.

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RCN Responds To NHS Statistics On Alcohol Abuse, UK

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Commenting on new alcohol statistics published by the NHS Information Centre, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: “The amount of people drinking to excess continues to be a serious and widespread concern.

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Drinkaware Response To DCSF Half-term Crackdown On Underage Drinking, UK

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Reacting to a Government campaign which aims to educate and support young people to make sensible decisions about alcohol, especially during the school holidays, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of Drinkaware, says: “For young people, boredom and drinking alcohol often goes hand in hand – nearly one in 10 young people aged 16 and 17 (8 per cent) drink at least once a week jus…

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