Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Alcohol risk from working long hours
People who work long hours face a risk of drinking too much alcohol, researchers warned today. Read more
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Why you should cut down on alcohol – Burns
New Year’s Eve is linked in many people’s minds with alcohol – and a senior doctor is trying shock tactics to encourage lasting resolutions. Read more
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Personal breathalysers “inaccurate” – study
People who rely on personal breathalyser kits to check their alcohol levels stand a good chance of falling foul of police checks, medical researchers have warned. Read more
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E-cigs backed by major review
A large, reliable review of the evidence on electronic cigarettes has found that the devices can help smokers quit or cut down. Read more
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New UK plea on tobacco packaging
Two major UK research charities today call on the government to keep a pledge to standardise tobacco packaging "as a matter of urgency" to dissuade children from taking up smoking. Read more
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Liver disease rethink call
The UK needs a radical new approach to liver disease to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by growing numbers of patients, experts say today. Read more
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Genes limit alcohol benefits to a few
No more than one in six people carry genes which make alcohol good for them, according to a new study. Read more
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Cannabis cleared of harming teen chances
Cannabis use by teenagers may not be responsible for poor school results, according to a major study. Read more
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Effects of binge drinking in pregnancy revealed
Binge drinking during pregnancy can increase the risk of mental health problems and have a negative effect on their education, new research claims. Read more
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Club drug threat increasing – psychiatrists
Clubbers’ drugs are posing a growing problem in the UK – with new substances appearing weekly, psychiatrists warn today. Read more