‘Great concern’ over children’s exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to a report.

‘Great concern’ over children’s exposure to alcohol sports sponsorship Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to a report.   BT Press Association February 25, 2016 UNITED KINGDOM – Alcohol sponsorship of sport is associated with risky drinking among school children and adult athletes, according to […]

Canada: B.C. introduces minimum pricing for alcohol

Canada: B.C. introduces minimum pricing for alcohol   Vancouver Sun By Bethany Lindsay February 25, 2016 B.C.’s new minimum price structure for alcohol is a good step toward protecting public health, but it also helps defend existing liquor stores from new competition, according to an addictions researcher.   The new rules will set minimum prices […]

United Kingdom: London rolls out ‘sobriety tags’

United Kingdom: London rolls out ‘sobriety tags’ A pilot scheme that involves tagging people who have committed alcohol-related offences in order to ensure they stay sober has been rolled out across London.   Local Gov By Austin Macauley February 26, 2016 The trial of ‘sobriety tags’, which monitor a person’s alcohol intake, proved to be […]