Parents with drinking problems put children at risk

Children with parents who have drinking problems are at a higher risk of depression, anxiety and anger, a new report from Turning Point suggests. The health and social care organisation warns that early screening is needed to identify these families and...<<Read More>>

N. Ireland could implement minimum pricing

The Scottish Health Secretary has announced a new bill to set minimum pricing for units of alcohol in Scotland, which is also being considered in Northern Ireland. An exact price per unit of alcohol is expected early next year, and may have changed from the previous price suggested of 45p. The plans...

Surgery patients at risk

Poor care, limited access and delays to treatment are putting surgery patients’ lives at risk, a report from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) suggests. They argue that patients should have better access to facilities like scans and operating theatres, with more critical care provided after an operation...

Liberal Democrats support drug law review

The Liberal Democrats gave widespread support for a motion to set up an independent panel to review drug laws, including the consideration to legalise cannabis and whether possession should remain a criminal offence. Ewan Hoyle, from South Glasgow, proposed the policy, saying: “The war on drugs is not working, but it's essential that we keep fighting...

A leap forward in addiction awareness

A study by a team of researchers at Bangor University has designed and tested two programmes that help problem drinkers curb their alcohol abuse. The study shows positive results after drinkers have followed either the Alcohol Attention-Control Training Programme (AACTP) or the Life Enhancement and Advancement Programme (LEAP).