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The Festive Party Season in Numbers: Drink & Drug Driving
Over the Christmas period many people will take the opportunity to see friends, family and celebrate the year. These celebrations can take many forms, but more often than not involve a drinkDec 13, 16 -
Importance of Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from the 14th – 20th November, bringing to light issues that occur as a result of alcohol misuse. Alcohol misuse (or any kind of substance abuse) isNov 14, 16 -
Increase in efforts to reduce drink/drug driving abroad
Recently, a number of stories have emerged from around the globe in relation to the efforts to raise awareness of alcohol and reduce the levels of drink/drug driving. Various countries have adaptedOct 21, 16 -
Ongoing issue of alcohol consumption with airline pilots
We previously discussed the story of pilots being arrested in Glasgow airport in suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. This story caused a sense of alarm in the UK aviationSep 27, 16 -
Point of care testing for drugs and alcohol
Point of care (POC) testing in a general sense is defined as: ‘Medical diagnostic testing at or near the point of care – that is, at the time and place of patientJul 27, 16 -
Proposed cuts on funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Scotland
Experts are warning a 22% funding cut for drug and alcohol rehabilitation could see deaths rise and a massive increase in the costs to society. Alcohol and Drug Partnerships have been toldFeb 12, 16 -
Government Announce New Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption
For the first time in 21 years, the Government has done a full review of the guidelines for alcohol consumption. The guidelines recommend that men and women who drink regularly should drinkJan 8, 16 -
Alcohol Firms Attempts to Fight Alcohol Abuse Deemed a Failure
In 2011, the, ‘public health responsibility deal’ was deemed a ground-breaking, public-private partnership that would reduce alcohol problems. The idea behind this deal was that organisations would sign up and commit toDec 18, 15 -
Employers guide to having a fun and safe Christmas party season
Over the 12 days of Christmas the average person is set to consume 3 bottles of wine, 18 pints of beer and 1 bottle of spirits – around 137 units of alcohol.Dec 11, 15 -
Combatting Drugs and Alcohol in the Transport Industry
The effects of drugs and alcohol on a driver’s ability are widely documented. There are lots of drink driving campaigns and charities out there that do a very good job of promotingApr 23, 15
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