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A new study shows personal alcohol interventions can reduce the amount people drink while attending college.
Females are more likely to be diagnosed as suffering alcohol addiction or related problems than men and so are more likely to be admitted to rehab clinics, a group claims.
A research report has suggested the UK is striving to adopt the drinking habits of the French, which could see a reduction in the need for alcohol addiction treatment.
New statistics show the number of people dying of alcohol-related disorders is twice as high as in 1991, emphasising the need for investment in rehab clinics.
Men have a 20 per cent risk of developing a problem with drinking over their lifetime, research reveals.
People with alcohol addiction problems will not necessarily respond to every treatment program they encounter, a rehab clinic states.
Engaging in heavy drinking before the second trimester can increase the chance of pregnant women having a premature delivery, new research shows.
The internet offers a way of reaching people with drug and alcohol addiction problems which could lead to them entering rehab clinics, research suggests.
Referrals to rehab clinics for those arrested while drinking, providing information on safe drinking limits and curbing cheap alcohol are key measures to reduce alcohol addiction.
If alcohol is sold at a higher price people are less likely to drink as much or as often, reducing the risk of alcohol addiction, new research reveals.