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Free Market Foundation: Changes to liquor policy ‘ill-conceived’
There is a proposed bill that no new liquor licenses be issued to businesses operating near public transport facilities.
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Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use
A study found that when teen girls had body image issues that drove them to try to change their weight, they were 29% more likely to have tried alcohol.
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Katie Price vows to quit alcohol for a year
Katie has made her decision following reports she stripped off to just a thong and boots in the toilets at a Christmas party.
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Heavy teenage drinking linked to abnormal brain development
A researcher has said that stopping alcohol use can increase grey matter volume when it is done early enough.
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Mel Gibson: I’ve been sober for 10 years
He's credited Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him clean up his life, and insists he's a changed man.
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Liquor sale ban in malls, airports the way to combat SA's drinking problem?
McDonald Netshithenze of the Department of Trade and Industry chats to CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies about the proposal.
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Increasing minimum drinking age to curb alcohol abuse?
Minister Rob Davies believes that hiking the legal drinking age will slash alcohol-linked mortality rates.
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WC police destroy 10,000 litres of alcohol
The alcohol was seized in various raids on among others illegal shebeens.
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CT authorities warn over consumption of wine ice lollies
The City of Cape Town's JP Smith warned that consuming the treats in public areas is an offence.
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Are you a sensible drinker or an alcoholic?
Peter Ucko from the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Group says alcohol has been around for so long that it has become part of the society, making it societally acceptable.
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[LISTEN] Restricting alcohol advertising & its effect on business
According to the ‘Sunday Times’, Cabinet will discuss a proposal on alcohol advertising, which aims to restrict the time for adverts on TV channels.
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Police shut down 19 illegal shebeens in Khayelitsha
The crackdown also saw 450 people arrested for various offences, including murder and robbery.
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Cold comfort: Korean convenience store launches hangover cure ice cream
A convenience store chain has launched the Gyeondyo-bar, which translates as “hang in there”.
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In binge Britain, health chiefs say any alcohol is risky
Health chiefs say no level of drinking could be considered safe.
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Many pledge to sober up in ‘Dry January’ campaign
The campaign aims to lower crimes related to alcohol abuse & increase holistic well-being for the New Year.
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Ireland unveils minimum alcohol price plan to reduce drinking
A bill to be submitted to Parliament later this month could restrict 'happy hours' and prohibit advertising.
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Cops flush 10,000 litres of confiscated booze
Officials say 20,000 litres are destroyed at the evidence management centre every month.
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New booze law seeks to turn bar owners into babysitters
Policy advisor Leon Louw says the new law, which could see alcohol traders liable for any legal transgressions by their patrons, is impractical.
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Free Market Foundation to oppose liquor policy
The foundation says this takes township taverns back to apartheid legislation.
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Gauteng: Alcohol might be outlawed near schools and places of worship
The liquor board may grant or deny a license if alcohol is sold within 500m from a school or place of worship.
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Canadian Navy bans drinking at sea
Sailors will only be able to sample alcohol on special occasions, if the captain gives permission.
