Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Brits unaware of alcohol risk
The British public wrongly thinks that only binge drinking and drunkenness is dangerous to health, experts said today. Read more
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Teen bingeing risks health – warning
Many young teenagers are moving into "dangerous territory" in their drinking habits, experts said today as new figures showed the problem is worst in the north-east of England. Read more
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Johnson’s alcohol pledge
A pledge of "tough" new powers to tackle alcohol abuse in England failed to satisfy health campaigners yesterday. Read more
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Safety of electronic cigarettes remains unclear
The jury is still out on the safety of electronic cigarettes, experts say today. Read more
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Anger at "disastrous" impact of cheap booze
Health campaigners gave a warm welcome to a report today calling for tougher action to prevent alcohol abuse. Read more
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Warning on home drinking peril
People who drink spirits such as whisky at home routinely breach safe limits without realising the danger, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Quit kit New Year gift for smokers
British smokers seeking to give up for 2010 have been offered a sack full of assistance by the government. Read more
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A mutation with every pack – cancer genes unravelled
A typical smoker acquires one genetic mutation for every 15 cigarettes smoked, according to ground-breaking research published last night. Read more
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Clamp down on teen drinks – senior doctor
Teenagers under the age of 15 should not be given any alcoholic drinks, Britain’s chief medical officer said today. Read more
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Cannabis row – evidence both ways
Britain should embrace cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, according to one researcher. Read more