Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Child risk warning from cigarettes in cars
Smoking in the car produces air pollutants that exceed World Health Organisation air quality guidance – and opening windows makes little difference, researchers warn today. Read more
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Male cannabis cancer link
Men who use cannabis regularly may be exposing themselves to an increased cancer risk, researchers warned today. Read more
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Anthrax death sparks heroin warning
Europe may be about to face an outbreak of anthrax cases affecting drug users, government advisers have warned. Read more
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Joy at anti-smoking success
Campaigners claim a major blow has been dealt to the tobacco industry after a court backed the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes. Read more
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Female smoking link to blood cancer
Women who smoke double their risk of developing cancers of the lymph gland and bone marrow, researchers warned today. Read more
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Plain package campaign hails support
Campaigners today claimed 75,000 supporters backing proposals to introduce plain tobacco packaging in the UK. Read more
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Teenagers turn off drugs
Campaigns against drug abuse among teenagers may be having some success, according to new figures published yesterday. Read more
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Smokers’ regrets
The vast majority of people who have smoked regret it, according to a new survey. Read more
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Drink threat to elderly brain health
Elderly people who indulge in heavy drinking may be damaging their brains, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Teen risks push blood pressure high – warning
Teenage girls who take the Pill and boys who drink alcohol are putting their bodies at risk from heart disease and high blood pressure in late adolescence, researchers warned yesterday. Read more