Wales Urged to Follow Scotland’s Lead and Ban ‘Happy Hour’ Drinking
SUBSTANCE misuse experts in Wales last night called on the UK Government to follow Scotland’s lead and introduce tougher restrictions on the sale of alcohol, including a ban on “Happy Hour” and other promotions. The biggest shake-up of the licensing system for more than 30 years will be take effect in Scotland tomorrow when the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 comes fully into force. The changes it will bring in include a ban on promotions, such as those where alcohol is offered free or at a reduced price when more than one drink is bought in pubs and clubs. Read more…
Families in Recovery in Cayman
…Awareness that a family member is struggling with substance use is just part of the problem. Bigger issues lie in understanding that substance user, accessing appropriate care levels and understanding the role of family on the road to recovery. It is a road and a journey that will inevitably encounter highs and lows.
Substance use changes families and that change occurs during the recovery process and beyond. The mere absence of addictive behavior does not lead to harmony and happiness; family members often feel frustrated. Read more…
Study: 1 in 10 binge drinkers get on the road
One in 10 binge drinkers got behind the wheel the last time they drank heavily. And half of those drivers left from a bar, restaurant or nightclub after downing five or more drinks, a new study has found.
The study is being called the first to try to measure the likelihood someone will drive after binge drinking. It suggests a need for stepped-up efforts to prevent bars and restaurants from serving people after they’re intoxicated, according to its authors at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more…
