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An east Midlands alcohol addiction centre has backed calls for the government to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
Alcohol addiction clinics are reporting a rise in the number of female patients, it has been reported.
Young adults residing close to specific alcohol outlets are more likely to require alcohol abuse support.
Family members suffering from alcohol abuse often display symptoms over Christmas, meaning the festive period is a good time for families to intervene in addiction support.
Hangovers are related to chemicals found in drinks rather than the alcohol itself, meaning people could suffer from impaired judgement after drinking even if they feel ok.
Police figures show growing levels of alcohol abuse among drivers in Northern Ireland.
Scottish government proposals aimed at tackling binge drinking and alcohol addiction in the country are being opposed by opposition parties, meaning the new bill is unlikely to get through.
People attempting to overcome addiction have been warned that the arrival of the festive season could put their addiction recovery in jeopardy and have been advised to be on the lookout for signs that they could be slipping back into old habits.
Children whose mother drinks large amounts of alcohol even during the first trimester of the pregnancy often suffer from a variety of behavioural problems during their childhood, a new study has claimed.
New research has suggested that a stepped care intervention programme can help cut the consumption of alcohol among people suffering from alcohol addiction.