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Marin
Institute's Michele Simon on NPR
Monday December 29, 2008
The live discussion and phone-in show, hosted by Neal Conan, will explore the topic of "Who is responsible when someone gets drunk?" Susan Cheever, author of "My Name Is Bill" will also be on the show.
FIND AN NPR STATION: http://www.npr.org/stations/index.php?ps=st1 CONTACT THE SHOW: Phone-in: (800) 989-8255 Join the Online Discussion: Blog of the Nation: http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/ |
12/28/2008 | |
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Alarming Number Of Young Drink Drivers Think They
Won't Get Caught, UK. To many young drivers think
they will not get caught if they drink and drive during
this Christmas holiday period, according to a report
published today by Brake and Green Flag Motoring
Assistance. (Source:
Medical News
Today, 12/26/08)
Comment: The British Government is awful lazy regarding the alcohol problem. (Others too) |
Alarmierende Zahl von jungen Fahrern in England, die alkoholisiert unterwegs sind, glauben, nie erwischt zu werden. | 12/27/2008 |
| Mass. Program Credited with Cutting Underage Drinking, Tobacco Use. The city of Revere, Mass., USA, has witnessed significant shifts in community attitudes regarding minors and drug abuse over the last decade, and some credit the Revere CARES (Community Awareness, Resources, and Education to Prevent Substance Abuse) program for reducing alcohol and other drug use among adolescents. (Source: Join Together, 12/23/08) | Einem Präventionsprogramm wird es zugeschrieben, dass der Alkoholkonsum Minderjähriger abgenommen hat. | 12/26/2008 |
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Oregon Partnership has asked Gap,
Inc, the parent company of Old Navy, to stop selling
holiday t-shirts promoting binge drinking. (Source:
Join Together, 12/19/08) |
Die Partnerschaft Oregon, USA, verlangt von Old Navy Stores den Verkauf von T-Shirts mit Binge Drinking Aufdrucken einzustellen. | 12/23/2008 |
| Agreement signed on alcohol and drug prevention in Malawi. The Government of Malawi and the Norwegian development NGO FORUT recently signed an agreement to cooperate on alcohol and drug prevention. (Source: ADD-Newsletter, 12/23/08) | In Malawi, Afrika, wurde ein Abkommen über Alkohol- und Drogen-Prävention geschlossen. | 12/23/2008 |
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Register! Create! Submit! There are only 34 days left to enter your anti-beer ad to the first US Free the Bowl TM Video Contest! Year after year, the Super Bowl delivers the largest youth TV audience to the country's top beer seller, Anheuser-Busch.In 2008, an estimated 30 MILLION underage youth viewed more ads for beer than any other single product during the Super Bowl. Millions more viewed beer ads online after the big game.The more youth are exposed to alcohol advertising, the more likely they are to drink, and drink to excess. 10.7 million underage youth drink; 7.2 million binge drink. Alcohol-related problems from underage drinking cost the country $60 billion annually. It’s time to tell beer companies to stop exploiting youth during the Super Bowl! Submissions are open to all U.S. residents ages 13-20. Deadline for video submissions is January 25th, 2009. Register online at: http://www.freethebowl.com/ (Source: Marin Institute) |
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| A spate of recent drunk-driving accidents which has inflamed public opinion is prompting the Italian government to consider plans that would effectively ban anyone who has drunk alcohol from driving. Under a bipartisan bill being discussed by the Chamber of Deputies transport committee, the legal blood-alcohol limit would be lowered to 0.2% (Source: Newsletter Eurocare December 08) ANSA.it, 12/15/08 | Die italienische Regierung diskutiert die Senkung der Promillegrenze auf 0,2‰. | 12/22/2008 |
| On 1 September 2009 various regulations regarding price promotions, mainly relating to on-premise sales of alcohol, will come into force (e.g. a ban on 'happy hours') in Scottland. A new set of regulations, relating to pricing and promotion, is currently discussed: e.g. the introduction of a minimum retail price for alcoholic beverages (linked to ABV), a ban on quantity discounts in off-premise sales, a ban on promotional materials on premises and separate alcohol display areas in stores. (Source: Newsletter Eurocare Dezember 08) | Schottland wird auf den 1.9.09 verschiedene Regeln für Alkohol-Preise einführen. | 12/22/2008 |
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MillerCoors Agrees to Stop
Selling Alcoholic Energy Drinks A settlement between MillerCoors and a group of state attorneys general will spell the end of the brewer's foray into marketing alcoholic energy drinks. (Source: Join Together, 12/18/08) Comment: Our congratulations to CSPI! We reported on 12/12/08.  |
Die amerikanische Brauerei MillerCoors sagt zu, keine alkoholische Energy-Drinks mehr zu verkaufen. | 12/20/2008 |
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Who will teach teenagers not to binge drink? Last
night a radio documentary highlighted the increasing
number of children who get regularly drunk. Apart from
the social disorder that results, increasing medical
evidence shows they are damaging their livers, brains,
and teeth.
Research shows that 15- and 16- year-olds drink
double the amount each week that their parents did
20 years ago – a worrying statistic. Among 11- to
13-year-olds the story is the same. The number of
units they consume on average per week has doubled
in five years to 12 units. To meet the challenge of
tacking teenage drinking, we need to harness our top
comedic and musical talent, not just rely on the
heavy hand of the law. Put simply, drinking needs to
become naff. (Source:
Harvard World Health News, 12/18/08)
The Independent, 12/18/08 |
Wer lehrt Jugendliche, sich nicht zu betrinken? Ein Hilferuf in England. | 12/19/2008 |
| All Patients Should Be Asked About Alcohol And Drug Abuse. Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for American women, cutting across all income levels, ages, and races/ethnicities. In a committee opinion issued today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is calling for ob-gyns to ask all of their patients about drug and alcohol use and to help women get the help they need. (Source: Medical News Today, 12/18/08) | Alle Patienten sollten über Alkohol- und Drogenmissbrauch befragt werden. | 12/19/2008 |
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Alcohol And Licensing Policy Could Be Changing The
Habits Of Young Drinkers. In a new report published
online in the January issue of Addiction,
researchers question whether current licensing policies
have contributed to a rise in the phenomenon of "pre-drinking"
amongst young people. With some proposals. (Source:
Medical News
Today, 12/18/08)
Comment: The proposals give the impression that only the barkeepers would have a profit. The young people could drink as much as before. In addition there must be a price policy that reduces consumption. |
Alkohol- und Lizenzpolitik könnten Grund für Änderung im Trinkverhalten junger Konsumenten sein. | 12/19/2008 |
| MillerCoors Takes a Step Back from Santa. MillerCoors is backing off its sponsorship of the "world's naughtiest pub crawl" -- a drinking party with participants dressed as Santa Claus -- after critics charged that the event violated a voluntary industry advertising code. (Source: Join Together, 12/15/08) | Die amerikanische Brauerei MillerCoors macht einen Rückzieher beim Nikolaus. | 12/16/2008 |
| Zero Tolerance Proposed for U.K. Drivers Under 21. A recommendation to make it illegal for drivers under the age of 21 to have any alcohol in their system will be presented to government officials in England, Scotland and Wales. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), an independent body that advises the government on drug-related issues in the U.K., said the recommendation sprung from concern about impairment among young people driving within existing drunk-driving limits. The legal blood-alcohol limit in the U.K. is .08 percent. (Source: Join Together, 12/12/08) | Der beratende Rat betr. Drogenmissbrauch in England empfiehlt 0.0‰ für Junglenker unter 21. | 12/16/2008 |
| Senators Call Extending Bar Hours for Inauguration a Bad Idea. U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) and Robert Bennett (R-Utah) say they are "deeply concerned" about emergency legislation passed by the Washington, D.C., city council to extend bar and nightclub hours during the week of Barack Obama's inauguration next month. (Source: Join Together, 12/11/08) | US-Senatoren nennen die verlängerten Bar-Öffnungszeiten während der Inauguration des Präsidenten eine schlechte Idee. | 12/12/2008 |
| Alert: Now, you have another opportunity to help CSPI work on this important problem threatening the health and safety of our young people. In its research for the MillerCoors lawsuit, CSPI has learned of dangerous experiences that consumers had when they mixed alcohol with the energy drink Red Bull. CSPI has expanded its fact-finding efforts to investigate this issue. If someone you know or a member of your community had a bad experience after mixing Red Bull and alcohol, please click here to send that information to CSPI. | Aufruf zur Mithilfe durch CSPI: Wissen Sie von gefährlichen Erfahrung beim Mischen von Red Bull mit Alkohol? | 12/12/2008 |
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CSPI: Naughty Brewers Sully
Santa in Beer Promos The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says that MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch deserve lumps of coal -- if not subpoenas -- in their stockings for using the image of Santa Claus to promote binge drinking events. (Source: Join Together, 12/9/08) |
CSPI: Unanständige Brauer in den USA missbrauchen den Nikolaus für Bier-Werbung. | 12/12/2008 |
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Drinkaware's Festive Viral Gives Christmas Cheer On Youtube, UK. The Drinkaware Trust (Drinkaware) - the UK charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm - is using a comedy video to deliver messages about surviving the Christmas season. Loaded on YouTube, it is entitled 'How to survive the office Christmas party' and the five minute funny has already had 13,000 views in just over three days. (Source: Medical News Today, 12/10/08) |
Der Drinkaware Trust in England hat auf Youtube einen Videospot geladen. | 12/12/2008 |
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Make Holiday Parties Safe For Friends And Family;
Don't Drink And Drive, Say Nebraska (USA) Authorities.
If you're hosting a party this holiday season, take
steps to keep your friends safe and make sure no one
from your party drinks and drives. (Source: Medical News Today, 12/9/08) |
Die Behörden von Nebraska, USA, sagen: "Macht Weihnachtsparties sicher für Freunde und Familie, fahrt nicht angetrunken." | 12/10/2008 |
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Guinness Premiership Rugby Players Support
Responsible Drinking This Christmas, UK The 12 Guinness Premiership clubs have teamed up with The Drinkaware Trust (Drinkaware), the UK charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm, to promote responsible drinking this Christmas. Players from London Irish, currently top of the Guinness Premiership, braved the rain to pose alongside a Drinkaware black cab, one of 300 taxis displaying advice to partygoers in London throughout December, to launch the campaign. (Source: Medical News Today, 12/9/08) |
Die Guinness Premiership Rugby Spieler unterstützen die "Verantwortliches Trinken"-Kampagne in London. | 12/10/2008 |
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UK Gyms To Make Members Aware Of Alcohol's Impact On
Exercise And Health. Fitness Industry Association and Department of Health partnership takes Know Your Limits campaign into fitness facilities (Source: Medical News Today, 12/9/08)
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Fitness-Einrichtungen in England sind sich des Einflusses von Alkohol auf Fitness und Gesundheit bewusst. | 12/10/2008 |
| Marin Institute Contest Seeks to Counter Super Bowl Beer Ads. Youths ages 13-20 can compete to create the most effective riposte to the annual barrage of Super Bowl beer ads in a new contest created by the industry watchdog Marin Institute. Billed as "the country's first anti-beer ad contest," the Free the Bowl competition will award prizes like an Apple MacBook and iPods to the creators of 30- to 60-second anti-beer ads. (Source: Join Together, 12/8/08) | Wettbewerb des Marin Instituts, USA, sucht Gegenwerbespots zur Bierwerbung am Super Bowl. | 12/09/2008 |
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More Action Needed To Tackle Alcohol Misuse, Says
British Medical Association. The proposals to crack down on irresponsible drinking are positive but more action is needed say doctors' leaders in response to details released following the Queen's Speech. (Sourse: Medical News Today, 12/5/08) |
Mehr Aktionen seien nötig, um den Alkoholmissbrauch zu bekämpfen, sagt die BMA, U.K. | 12/06/2008 |
| 'Happy Hour' Ban Planned to Curb U.K. Binge Drinking. "The U.K. government proposed a ban on 'happy hour' at bars and organized pub crawls in an effort to curb excessive drinking. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said the plans are among measures to tackle the U.K.’s binge-drinking culture and resulting crime and public disorder…Alcohol-fueled violent crime costs the U.K. 12 billion pounds ($18 billion) a year, according to the Home Office…Some 6,517 deaths were directly linked to alcohol in England in 2006, an increase of 19 percent over 2001, according to the U.K. National Health Service. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 12/4/08) Bloomberg News, 12/3/08 | Die englische Regierung plant ein Verbot der "Happy Hour", als Massnahme gegen das Binge Drinking. | 12/05/2008 |
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Australia: Tougher Stance on
Alcohol Will Protect Our Children |
Eine bestimmtere Haltung gegenüber dem Alkohol wird unsere Kinder beschützen. | 12/05/2008 |
| MADD: New Data Shows Disturbing Number of Repeat Drunk Drivers on America's Roadways. Nationally, an estimated two million drunk drivers with three or more convictions, including 400,000 drunk drivers with five or more convictions will share our roadways this holiday season. (Quelle: Join Together, 2.12.08); The Repeat Offense Data by State | Neue Zahlen zeigen in den USA eine bedenkliche Zahl von Alkohol-Wiederholungs-Tätern auf den Strassen. | 12/03/2008 |
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Drinkaware Launches Campaign For A Christmas To
Remember, UK. The Drinkaware Trust (Drinkaware), a
UK charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm, has
launched a new campaign to help partygoers have a merry
- and memorable - Christmas. Entitled 'Tips for a
Christmas to remember', Drinkaware is issuing guidance
to the public on how to manage their consumption - and
the effects of over- consumption - at a time when many
will find themselves drinking more alcohol than usual.
Up to a million business-card size Christmas 'tip cards'
have been distributed to over 2000 pubs across the UK,
containing practical tips, unit guidelines, and links to
a 24 hour helpline and drinkaware.co.uk. A further
10,000 tip cards will be given to taxi passengers in
London, with 300 black cabs' supersides and tip seats
displaying advice to partygoers.(Source:
Medical News Today, 12/02/08) (with our comment) Comment: This doesn't look effective. But it might be in the line of the government which is not able to decide measures which really could reduce alcohol problems. (in other countries the same problem.) |
Eine Kampagne in England, um Alkoholprobleme in der Weihnachtszeit zu vermindern. | 12/03/2008 |
| Coalition Seeks Action on Chronic Wisconsin Alcohol Problems. A coalition called All-Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education, led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has begun a campaign to push for stronger drunk-driving laws, increased screening for alcohol abuse at clinics and hospitals, and a stronger awareness of the alcohol-related problems that face the state. (Source: Join Together, 12/01/08) | Eine Koalition will, dass etwas gegen die chronischen Alkohol- Probleme in Wisconsin, USA, getan wird. | 12/02/2008 |
| Lower Alcohol Limit Needed To Reduce Deaths On Our Roads, Says British Medical Association. Commenting on the launch of the Road Safety Compliance consultation published today (Thursday, 20th November 2008), BMA Head of Science and Ethics, Dr Vivienne Nathanson said: "The BMA will continue to lobby the Government strongly to reduce the current drink drive limit. The science is clear: a 50mg limit would lower the number of road crashes, deaths and serious injuries on our roads. (Source: Medical News Today, 11/20/08) | Wir brauchen eine tiefere Alkohol-Limite, um die Anzahl der Toten auf unsern Strassen zu reduzieren, sagt die British Medical Association. | 11/21/2008 |
| Australia: Alcohol Sponsors Down the Tube "The one-time star of a Toohey's beer commercial, the former Test cricketer Mike Whitney, believes sport will not be able to maintain close relationship with alcohol companies, predicting existing sponsorships will probably 'go the same way as cigarettes'. Speaking the day after university research directly linked athletes' drinking patterns with alcohol sponsorships of sport." (Source: Harvard World Health News, 11/20/08 The Sidney Morning Herald, 11/18/08 | Australien: Die Alkohol-Sponsoren werden vom Sport weggehen. | 11/21/2008 |
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News from the
European Alcohol and Health Forum: |
Neuheiten aus dem European Alcohol and Health Forum:
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11/20/2008 |
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Draft Resolution on "Health and Well- being of Young
People" adopted in the EU-Council, 2nd November 2008.
In particular, the Resolution notes that:
1. Although on the whole the health of young people in Europe is satisfactory, certain fields are of particular concern such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol abuse, sexual and mental health; 2. Particular attention should be paid to promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventive measures, especially in the context of sexual activity, alcohol abuse and drug use, smoking, eating disorders, obesity, violence, gambling and addiction to information and communication technologies; Eurocare Newsletter Sept.-Nov. 08, 18.11.08 EU-Resolution vom 2.11.08 |
Resolutions-Entwurf des Europarates zu "Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden von jungen Leuten." | 11/20/2008 |
| The European Commission launched a website giving details of the beneficiaries of EU funding publicly available for the first time. The ’Financial Transparency System’ search engine is part of the wider transparency initiative launched by Administration and Anti-Fraud Commissioner Siim Kallas in 2005 - gives "free access to details of who receives EU funds managed directly by the Commission" and the executive agencies it sets up to manage EU programmes. Newsletter Sept.-Nov. 08, 18.11.08 http://ec.europa.eu/grants/search/index_en.htm | Die EU-Kommission startete eine Webseite mit Details der Nutzniesser von EU-Beiträgen. | 11/20/2008 |
| Europe relaxes rules on lower alcohol wines. Experimental techniques used to reduce alcohol content in wines have been cleared by the EU. The EU has relaxed its stance on winemakers who take alcohol out of wine during production following pressure from Member States to relax strict rules on wine making, in order to make it easier for producers to sell wines with alcohol content as low as 6.5 per cent. Eurocare Newsletter Sept.-Nov. 08, 18.11.08 Europe relaxes rules, 6.11.08 | Die EU hat Regeln betr. Wein mit niedrigem Alkoholgehalt gelockert. | 11/20/2008 |
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Alcohol will be on the agenda of the Swedish
presidency of the EU in 2009.
From the 1st of July 2009, Sweden will for six moths
hold the presidency of the EU. As it did in 2001,
Sweden will have alcohol on the agenda. Sweden has
announced that in addition to following up the
progress made in the implementation of the EU
Alcohol Strategy approved in 2006, the Swedish
Presidency will explore opportunities to further the
development of public health-oriented alcohol
policies. During its presidency of the EU, Sweden
will focus on four priority areas.
Eurocare Newsletter Sept.-Nov. 08, 18.11.08
Swedish Presidency of the EU
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Alkohol wird ein Traktandum sein während Schwedens EU-Präsidentschaft ab 1.7.09 | 11/20/2008 |
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Eurocare responds to WHO consultation on ways to
reduce alcohol related harm
Ahead of the development of a global strategy to
reduce alcohol related harm, the World Health
Organization has launched a public consultation on
effective ways to reduce alcohol related harm at
global level in order to gather the views of all
those interested. The submissions will be posted on
the WHO website and may be part of the documents
that will be discussed at the WHO round table
meetings with the economic operators (6 November
2008), and the NGOs and health professionals (24-25
November 2008), as well as in the regional technical
consultations with Member States (between January
and April 2009).
Eurocare Newsletter Sept.-Nov. 08, 18.11.08
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Eurocare hat auf die WHO-Konsultation zu Wegen um die Alkoholschäden zu reduzieren geantwortet. | 11/20/2008 |
| The Marin Institute repeats its alert on 11/10/08. A Nickel a Drink is the Change We Need! Please support Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed alcohol tax increase on wine, beer and distilled spirits to take effect January 1, 2009. A nickel a drink excise tax increase could raise $878 million over the next year and a half. These much-needed funds would help reduce the state's serious budget shortfall. More importantly, they would provide critical support to the state's programs that reduce alcohol-related problems. (Source: Marin Institute, 11/17/08) | Das Marin Institute wiederholt seinen Aufruf vom 10.11.08 | 11/19/2008 |
| A Kennesaw, Ga., USA, restaurant had its license to serve alcohol revoked after photos of minors drinking in the restaurant surfaced on the social-networking site Facebook. (Source: Join Together, 11/13/08) | Alkohollizenz entzogen nach belastenden Fotos auf der Webseite Facebook. | 11/15/2008 |
| Nickel a Drink to Save State Budgets in USA. Marin Institute Calls on States with Budget Shortfalls to Follow California in Proposing an Alcohol Tax Increase. Long Overdue Tax Increases Could Ease Budget Deficits in 39 States and Mitigate Alcohol-Related Costs (Source: Join Together, 11/9/08) | Ein Fünfcent-Stück mehr Alkohol-Steuern pro Glas um staatliche Budgets auszugleichen. | 11/10/2008 |
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Calling For A Convention To Control Alcohol According to an editorial published on bmj.com, there is an urgent need for international regulation of alcohol akin to the 2005 framework convention on tobacco control. Professor Laura Schmidt (Philip R Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies and Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA) and colleagues from the USA, Canada, Finland, and Australia write that worldwide, alcohol is a significant component of disease, injury, and death, but it is the only commonly-used psychoactive substance that has yet to face international control. (Source: Medical News Today, 11/8/08) bmj.com, 11/6/08 |
Bedeutende Wissenschafter rufen nach einer internationalen Übereinkunft zur Kontrolle von Alkohol. | 11/10/2008 |
| Introducing the Healthy Nightlife Toolbox project. The HNT-project is an international EU-project focussing on the reduction of harm from alcohol and drug use among young people. To date, preventive actions towards these problems are sporadic, often not based on evidence and not evaluated. Therefore, the general objective of this project is to support the identification and implementation of effective interventions that address emerging trends in alcohol and drug use in nightlife settings( prevention, early intervention, treatment, ...). If you can contribute please go into this link: http://www.hnt-info.eu/ and fill in, if you use/ or know any type of interventions related to that issue. It will take you 10 minutes. The development of the toolbox started this year and we expect the final resource to become available in 2010. (Source: Eurocare, 3.11.08) | Internet-Projekt in der EU: Die Werkzeugkiste für ein gesundes Nachtleben. | 11/04/2008 |
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Alcohol Citations Drop at San
Diego Beaches After Ban Imposed. A beach alcohol ban
imposed last year, along with an education campaign, has
resulted in a sharp drop in the number of alcohol
citations written by San Diego police.
(Source:
Join Together,
10/30/08) |
Positives Ergebnis nach Alkoholverbot am Strand von San Diego, Kalifornien, USA. | 11/03/2008 |
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U.K.: NHS Alcohol
Services Struggling. "The NHS is
failing to get a grip on the growing alcohol problems in
England, a watchdog says. The National Audit Office said
local health bosses did not have a clear idea of the
scale of the problem and as a result were not
coordinating services… (Quelle:
Harvard World Health News, 10/31/08
BBC News Online, October 29, 2008 |
England: Das National Audit Office (NAO) kritisiert die Regierung. | 11/03/2008 |
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U.K.: More than 10m Drink Too
Much, Says Watchdog. "More
than 10 million people are drinking more than they
should, the Government's spending watchdog warned today.
According to the National Audit Office (NAO), 31 per
cent of men and 20 per cent of women regularly drink
above recommended levels, putting their health at risk…
Hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver disease,
mental health disorders linked to alcohol and acute
intoxication doubled in the 11 years between 1995-96 and
2006-07, while the number of deaths from alcohol-related
causes doubled to 8,758 between 1991 and 2006, the NAO
said."(Quelle:
Harvard World Health News, 10/31/08
The Independent, London, October 29, 2008) |
England: Mehr al 10 Mio. trinken zu viel, sagt ein Watchdog. | 11/03/2008 |
| The deadline for submissions to the WHO public hearing on ways of reducing harmful use of alcohol has been extended to 15th November 2008. see WHO-Information, 2.10.08 | Der Einsendetermin für das öffentliche Hearing der WHO ist verlängert worden. | 10/31/2008 |
| CASA’s Family Day Commemorated Nationwide. CASA’s eighth annual Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your ChildrenTM, celebrated nationwide on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, was an enormous success. The President, all 50 Governors and more than 800 Mayors and County Executives proclaimed or supported Family Day! Scores of non-profit groups, faith-based organizations, corporations and most importantly families celebrated Family Day this year. CASA-Inside, 10/29/08 | Der CASA-Familientag wurde in den USA landesweit begangen. | 10/29/2008 |
| Help Vermont, USA, follow California and Utah's courageous lead in properly reclassifying and taxing alcopops as distilled spirits. In August 2007, the California Board of Equalization approved taxing alcopops as distilled spirits. Utah also recently passed legislation that has resulted in most alcopops makers pulling their dangerous products off the shelves completely. Alert by Marin Institute, 29.10.08 | Helft Vermont, USA, Kalifornien und Utah's mutigem Beispiel zu folgen und Alcopops als Spirituosen zu klassieren und besteuern. | 10/29/2008 |
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US-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. With the
2008 general election
one week away, voters with an interest in alcohol and
other drug treatment, prevention and recovery can go to
the polls knowing that both major-party candidates for
president have been generally supportive of their issues.
(Source:
Join Together, 10/27/08)Voters
Guide. Voters in a number of states also will have a
chance to weigh in Nov. 4 on
ballot initiatives tackling everything from medical
marijuana to sweeping drug-policy reform. |
US-Präsidentschafts-Wahlen | 10/27/2008 |
| Alcohol: A Life Sentence. Every year, almost 4000 babies in Germany are born with alcohol-related defects. The mothers of these children have often drunk alcohol regularly during the pregnancy. The consequences are often devastating and commonly persist into adulthood. The various forms of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are presented by the pediatricians Hans-Ludwig Spohr and Hans-Christoph Steinhausen in the latest issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2008; 105[41]: 693-8). (Source: Medical News Today, 10/25/08) | Alkohol: Lebenslänglich | 10/27/2008 |
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Alcohol Restrictions Fuel
Bootlegging in Alaska. Local alcohol
restrictions may be responsible for the rise of a
bootleg culture in some Alaska towns.
(Source:
Join Together, 10/23/08) |
Alkohol-Beschränkungen fördern Alkohol-Schmuggel in Alaska. | 10/24/2008 |
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U.K.: £1m Ad Campaign Targets 'Forgotten' Drinkers "A recycling bin full of empty alcohol bottles may be a sign you are drinking too much, a UK charity warned today… The charity said people who drink more than the recommended limits at home are a 'forgotten group' as most health campaigns target young people. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 10/23/08) The Guardian, 10/20/08 |
Eine £1 Mio. Inseratekampagne in England richtet sich an "vergessene Alkoholiker" | 10/24/2008 |
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Series in USA Puts Focus on
Excessive Drinking. |
Eine Artikel-Serie in USA befasst sich eingehend mit dem Alkohol-Problem. | 10/24/2008 |
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New Mexico AG Proposes
Alcoholic Energy Drink Ban. Alcoholic energy
drinks would be banned in New Mexico under a proposal
floated by state Attorney General Gary King.
Join Together, 10/22/08) |
Der General-Staatsanwalt von New Mexico, USA, will alkoholische Energy Drinks verbieten lassen. | 10/23/2008 |
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U.S. Department of Labor
announces Drug-Free Work Week.
The U.S. Department of Labor today
announced that this year's national Drug-Free Work Week
will take place Oct. 20 through 26.
(Source:
Join Together,
10/20/08) |
Das US-Departement für Arbeit kündigt eine drogenfreie Arbeitswoche an. | 10/21/2008 |
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Drinking By the Numbers: An
Interactive U.S. Map
and a special page to Wisconsin(Source:
Join Together,
10/17/08) |
Interaktive US-Karte mit Angaben zur Alkoholfrage in jedem Staat. | 10/17/2008 |
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Stop the Alcohol Industry from Fueling Presidential Campaigns. Tell Our Presidential Candidates to Return Big Alcohol Donations. In the 2008 presidential race, the alcohol industry has donated vast sums of money to Senators John McCain and Barak Obama. Marin Institute, the alcohol industry watchdog, calls on both major party presidential candidates to return Big Alcohol donations. Contact: Marine Institute, 15.10.08 |
Stoppt die Alkoholindustrie beim Mitfinanzieren der US- Präsidentschafts-Kampagnen. | 10/16/2008 |
| Strong Public Policy Measures On Alcohol Price And Availability Would Be More Effective Than Clinical Treatments, say Experts in the U.K. Three of Britain's leading experts in alcohol policy and treatments say that strong public policy measures on price and availability of alcohol would be far more successful than clinical treatments or current Government initiatives in reducing alcohol-related harm. (Source: Medical News Today, 10/14/08) | Starke Alkoholpolitik-Massnahmen bezüglich Preis und Erhältlichkeit wären viel effektiver als Spitalbehandlung. | 10/15/2008 |
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Task Force Offers
Recommendations for Reforming Juvenile Justice
System in USA. A national task force has
recommended policy changes at all levels of
government in order to improve alcohol and drug
treatment for youth in the juvenile-justice system.
Outlined in a new report,
Model Policies for Juvenile Justice and Substance
Abuse Treatment, the recommendations draw on
lessons learned from the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Reclaiming
Futures initiative. (Source:
Join Together,
10/10/08)
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Task Force in den USA bietet Empfehlungen für eine Reform des Justizsystems in Bezug auf Jugendliche an. | 10/15/2008 |
| Experience, Science And The Drinking Age. Recently more than 100 college presidents surrendered their authority to do something meaningful about campus alcohol abuse by urging policymakers to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18. There has not been so great a "hand-washing" of a significant problem since Pontius Pilate! Thankfully, this group did not include University of Wyoming leadership. (Source: Medical News Today, 10/12/08) | Erfahrung, Wissenschaft und das Mindestalter. Eine Meinung zur diskutierten Herabsetzung des Mindestalters in den USA | 10/13/2008 |
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Britain decides against a new lower limit for
drink-driving.
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Die britische Regierung will die Promillegrenze immer noch nicht senken. | 10/11/2008 |
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Invitation to
a WHO public hearing on strategies to reduce
alcohol-related harm. We repeat our alert with links to
the pages of WHO.
ADD Bulletin 4/2008 WHO-Information, 2.10.08 (This link works.) Our submission in Briefe an...(Letters to..) |
Die WHO veranstaltet öffentliche Hearings. Wiederholung unseres Hinweises mit Links. |
10/11/2008
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WHO To Hold Public Hearing On Ways Of Reducing The
Harmful Use Of Alcohol Each year, more than two million people die from alcohol-related causes which is why World Health Organization (WHO) was asked by its Member States in May at the World Health Assembly to develop a global strategy to combat the harmful use of alcohol. All parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol are now invited to share their views in a public hearing being organized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The one month web-based hearing will run between 3 and 31 October. (Quelle: Medical News Today, 6.10.08) |
Die WHO veranstaltet öffentliche Hearings. | 10/08/2008 |
| Alcohol Policy Information System Updated. The Alcohol Policy Information System, a project by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, announced its latest update of state-by-state alcohol policies. The update covers the period 1/2/2007 through 1/1/2008. (Source: Join Together, 10/3/08) | Amerikanisches Informations-System zu Alkoholpolitik aufdatiert. | 10/08/2008 |
| Calif. Removes Barrier to Brief Intervention. A law that allowed insurers to deny coverage to hospital patients if they were under the influence of alcohol at the time of their injury has been repealed by the state of California. (Source: Join Together, 10/3/08 | Kalifornien beseitigt Barriere für Kurz-Interventionen. | 10/08/2008 |
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BMA Scotland Calls For Compulsory Labelling Of
Alcoholic Drinks BMA Scotland today (Friday 3 October 2008) called on the Government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products to help people understand and manage their drinking habits. The call comes in light of Scotland's Alcohol Awareness Week (5 - 11 October 2008). (Source: Medical News Today, 10/3/08) |
Die Britische Ärzteschaft in Schottland verlangt obligatorische Warnaufdrucke auf allen alkoholischen Getränken. | 10/04/2008 |
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Congress, Bush Approve
Addiction and Mental Health Parity Legislation
The long-held dream of parity in behavioral healthcare is now a reality: The U.S. House of Representatives voted 263-171 to approve the Wall Street bailout bill, which includes a provision that mandates parity coverage for addiction and mental-health care, and President George Bush swiftly signed the measure into law. (Source: Join Together, 10/3/08) |
Der Kongress und Präsident Bush haben die Addiction and Mental Health Parity Legislation akzeptiert. | 10/04/2008 |
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Senate Bailout Bill Includes
Parity Amendment The Wall Street bailout bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 1 was amended to include addiction and mental health parity legislation. (Re: Insurances) The bill passed by a 74-25 margin and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. (Where it was accepted on 3rd. Oct. ) (Source: Join Together, 10/2/08) |
Der Finanzrettungsplan für die Wall Street hat den US- Senat am 1. Okt. passiert. | 10/04/2008 |
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Breath-alcohol test mandatory for drivers with two DUI
records starting today in OHIO, USA. Ohio drivers with
two prior offenses who are suspected of driving while
drunk must take a breath-alcohol test. The catalyst for
the law was the 2005 deaths of Hiram College students
Grace Chamberlain and Andy Hopkins. The students' car
was struck by a truck driven by James Cline, an 11-time
convicted drunken driver. (Source:
Harvard World Health News, 3.10.08)
Cleveland.com, 30.9.08 Comment: We better don't visit a state where 11 convictions for drunk driving are possible. Scandal! |
In Ohio, USA gilt eine neues Gesetz betr. Alkohol am Steuer. | 10/04/2008 |
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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has called on Wrigleyville
bars to cut off alcohol sales after the 7th inning of
Cubs home games, and some bar owners are going along
with his directive, if reluctantly.
(Source:
Join Together,
1.10.08)
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Der Bürgermeister von Chicago, USA, ersucht Bareigentümer, den Alkoholverkauf bei Spielen einzuschränken. | 10/02/2008 |
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U.S. House of
Representatives Joins in Support by passing the "We
Don't Serve Teens Campaign" Resolution.
Noting the dangers of underage drinking,
Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) and
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) praised House passage of H.
Res. 1042, supporting the We Don't Serve Teens
campaign by voice vote on 9/23/08. They had
indruduced this resolution to commend the united
efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and
industry and community partners to raise awareness
for the importance of preventing underage access to
alcohol.
(Source:
Join Together, 9/30/08)
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Das US-Repräsentantenhaus verabschiedete eine Resolution gegen den Alkoholkonsum Minderjähriger. | 10/01/2008 |
| Early Morning Drunk Driving on the Rise in the U.K. Later pub closing times have led to an increase in early morning drunk-driving accidents in the U.K.. While overall drunk-driving accidents have declined over the past decade, the increase in early-hour accidents may be the result of later pub closing, with more patrons remaining intoxicated when they get up and drive the morning after drinking. Government statistics show the number of drunk-driving accidents beginning to rise after 3 a.m.; at 10 a.m., the number of accidents is 50 percent higher than they were before extended pub hours were introduced. (Source: Join Together, 9/29/08) | Alkohol am Steuer in den Morgenstunden nimmt in England zu. | 10/01/2008 |
| Hawaii Uses Newspaper Insert to Address Underage Drinking A state-sponsored 12-page insert addressing underage drinking was included in most daily newspapers in Hawaii this week. The insert was provided by the Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking as part of a state-wide prevention campaign led by the lieutenant governor. (Source: Join Together,26.9.08) | Hawaii startet Präventions-Kampagne gegen das Trinken Minderjähriger. | 09/29/2008 |
| Lower Drinking Age Opposed by Experts “With some of the nation's most prominent college leaders suggesting that the nation's drinking age be lowered, a group of researchers and safety experts told Maryland lawmakers yesterday that younger drinkers would bring more accidents and deaths. The experts told members of a special House of Delegates committee on drug and alcohol abuse holding a hearing on underage drinking that not only should the drinking age remain 21, but that legislators should consider even tougher penalties for teenagers who break the law.”(Source: Harvard World Health News, 9/25/08) The Washington Post, 9/24/08 | Experten sind gegen die Herabsetzung des Mindestalters in USA | 09/26/2008 |
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Parity Bill Passes Both Houses
of Congress, But Final Approval Remains in Doubt
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives both passed consensus versions of the addiction and mental-health parity bill on Sept. 23, a historic vote that brings the goal of equal coverage for behavioral-health problems closer to reality than ever before.(Source: Join Together, 9/24/08) |
Das Gleichheits-Gesetz ist in den USA in beiden Parlamenten durchgekommen. | 09/25/2008 |
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More Than 80% Back 'Alcopops' And Tobacco Tax: Newspoll
Survey, Australia. Australians would overwhelmingly support increased 'alcopops' and tobacco tax if funds raised were used for preventive health programs, according to Newspoll research published today (24/9). A survey of more than 1200 Australian adults showed 84 per cent supported the Government's proposed 'alcopops' tax and 88 per cent backed increased tobacco tax, if most of the revenue funded programs to help prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer. (Source: Medical News Today, 9/23/08) |
In Australien sind mehr als 80% de Befragten für eine Alcopop- und eine Tabak-Steuer | 09/25/2008 |
| The American Brewer MillerCoors will delay the launch of its Sparks Red caffeinated alcohol drink after 25 state attorneys general asked the company to ditch the product. Sparks Red contains 8 percent alcohol, higher than the existing versions of Sparks. The company said it was "placing the brewing and distribution of the product on hold" to engage in talks with the states. (Source: Join Together, 9/22/08) | Die amerikanische Brauerei MillerCoors wartet mit der Lancierung von Sparks Red. | 09/24/2008 |
| New York Panel Proposes Social-Host Law. New York's Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption wants to set first-offense fines at $250 for adults hosting an underage drinking party. (Source: Join Together,9/19/08) | Strafen für Gastgeber von Alkoholparties Minderjähriger in New York. | 09/22/2008 |
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'Wizard Stick' Parties a
Binge Drinking Concern A drinking game that encourages young men to drink enough beer to make a stack of cans exceeding their own height has some experts concerned that it's contributing to rising binge drinking rates (Source: Join Together, 9/19/08) |
"Zauberstab-Parties" geben Anlass zu Besorgnis betr. Rauchschtrinken. | 09/22/2008 |
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Big Alcohol Can't Police Itself
Alcohol industry watchdog Marin Institute released today a revealing, first-ever systematic review of the distilled spirits industry's voluntary self-regulation system. The report, "Why Big Alcohol Can't Police Itself: A Review of Advertising Self-Regulation in the Distilled Spirits Industry," examines all seven Code of Responsible Marketing Practices reports issued by the industry trade group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) from 2004-2007. Join Together, 17.9.08 YOUR TURN: Stop Big Alcohol’s Irresponsible Advertising Tell the Federal Trade Commission that Self-Regulation Does Not Work |
Marin Institute, USA: Die Alkoholindustrie kann nicht auf sich selbst aufpassen. | 09/18/2008 |
| Don't Drink and Post, Employers Say. If your resume doesn't leave an impression on your potential boss, the pictures from your most recent kegger certainly will, employment experts say. A study conducted by CareerBuilder.com found that employers are turning to social networking pages to get information about job candidates. Employers said their top concern was candidates' use of alcohol and other drugs. (Source: Join Together, 16.9.08) | Stelle keine Fotos deiner Alkoholparties ins Web, sagen Arbeitgeber. | 09/17/2008 |
| Few N.J. Residents Support Lower Drinking Age, Survey Finds. A new statewide poll found that only 18 percent of New Jersey residents approve of lowering the state's drinking age to 18. Seventy-six percent of those surveyed said the drinking age should remain at age 21.(Source: Join Together, 9/16/08) | Nur wenige Einwohner des US-Staates New Jersey sind für eine Senkung des Mindestalters auf 18. | 09/17/2008 |
| CSPI Blasts MillerCoors for Sponsoring Racy Videos. A video spoofing the HBO series 'Entourage' featuring dwarves, illicit drug use and copious sexuality was sponsored by MillerCoors' Sparks energy drink, raising the ire of industry critics who succeeded in getting the videos pulled. CSPI wrote also letters to the Beer Institute and the Federal Trade Commission outlining concerns about the videos. (Source: Join Together, 9/12/08) | CSPI attackiert die Brauerei MillerCoors wegen gewagter Videos mit Erfolg. | 09/16/2008 |
| Megabrewer MillerCoors Under Fire for Raunchy, Soft Porn Ads for 'Sparks'. Sponsored Videos on Heavy.com Aimed at 18+ Violate Industry's Voluntary Advertising Code. MillerCoors is coming under fresh fire for advertising its caffeinated alcoholic drink Sparks with web videos that portray drug use, explicit sexual content, misogyny, and that otherwise exude general raunchiness. (Source: Join Together, 9/11/08) | Die US-Grossbrauerei MillerCoors wird wegen ihrer Werbung für den Energy Drink Sparks angegriffen. | 09/13/2008 |
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Call for England to aid youth drinks ban.
Scotland is calling on Westminster for help in
implementing controversial plans to ban off-sale
drinks to under-21s in an attempt to curb alcohol
abuse across the country. (Source:
Harvard World Health News, 9/12/08
guardian.co.uk, 9/12/08
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Schottland ruft England um Hilfe, um Verkaufsverbot durchbringen zu können. | 09/13/2008 |
| Raise Legal Driving Age, Insurance Group Says. While some advocates are proposing to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18, the Insurance Industry for Highway Safety says that states should raise the driving age from 16 to 17 or 18. (Source: Join Together, 9.9.08) | Erhöht das legale Alter für den Führerschein, sagt eine US-Versicherungs-Gruppe. | 09/10/2008 |
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CSPI Sues MillerCoors Over Sparks. The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest today filed suit against MillerCoors Brewing Company, formerly Miller, over its alcoholic energy drink, Sparks. The product has more alcohol than regular beer and contains unapproved additives, including the stimulants caffeine and guarana. The lawsuit is asking the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to stop MillerCoors from selling the controversial drink, which is also under scrutiny from state attorneys general.(Source: Join Together, 9/09/08) |
CSPI klagt gegen die Brauerei MillerCoors, USA, wegen Sparks. | 09/09/2008 |
| UMass Claims Success with Social-Norms Campaign. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA, says that binge drinking and overall heavy drinking have declined two years after the school launched a social-norms campaign to combat its "Zoo Mass" reputation as a party campus. (Source: Join Together, 9/5/08) | Die Universität von Massachusetts, USA meldet Erfolg ihrer Präventionskampagne. | 09/08/2008 |
| Coalition Forms to Keep N.J. Drinking Age at 21. In response to a national campaign to reopen debate on lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18, a group of New Jersey agencies and organizations has formed the NJ21 Coalition .(Source: Join Together, 9/5/08) | Eine Koalition hat sich gebildet, um in New Jersey, USA, das Mindestalter 21 zu halten. | 09/08/2008 |
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SoberBulldog Launches Addiction Recovery Internet
Broadcast in USA: SoberBulldog is excited to launch
The
Afflicted & Affected (A&A) Internet broadcast.
Hosted by well-known radio personality and recovery
lecturer Chris Schroeder, A&A adds dynamic webcasts for
professionals and individuals in recovery.
(Quelle:
Join Together,
9/5/08)
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SoberBulldog bringt eine neue Internet-Radiosendung für Fachleute und Abhängige in Rehabilitation in USA: | 09/08/2008 |
| Scotland Could Raise Drinking Age to 21. An epidemic of youth drinking and alcohol-related deaths has the Scottish legislature mulling a plan to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. (Source: Join Together, 9/4/08 | Schottland könnte das Mindestalter auf 21 anheben. | 09/05/2008 |
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International
‘Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders’ Awareness Day on
9th September 2008. Eurocare, in cooperation with
other NGO's, has prepared a press release. |
Eurocare's Entwurf für eine Pressemitteilung zum Foetalen-Alkohol-Syndrom-Tag am 9.9.08 | 09/05/2008 |
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Africans Must Curb Harmful Use Of Alcohol. African
countries have been called upon to curb the harmful use
of alcohol, a practice which experts say poses a serious
threat to the Region's health and development efforts. (Source:
Medical News Today,
09/05/08) Comment: The European and American alcohol industry damages the success of our development aid. |
Afrikaner sollten ihren schädlichen Alkoholkonsum reduzieren. | 09/05/2008 |
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New Toolkit to Influence
Decision-Makers on Drinking Age in USA. Last week's news of college presidents supporting the Amethyst Initiative, which seeks to revisit the debate on the legal drinking age and encourages lawmakers to lower it, generated media coverage in both national and local media outlets, and sparked a public debate on the merits of lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18. CADCA joined MADD in opposing the initiative and is urging grassroots prevention organizations to launch a community-wide educational campaign to shed light on the importance of keeping the drinking age at 21. (Source: Join Together, 9/4/08) |
Neue Handreichung, um die Entscheidungsträger betr. Mindestalter in USA zu beeinflussen. | 09/04/2008 |
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Fewer Drunk-Driving
Fatalities Nationwide in USA. Drunk-driving fatalities declined 3.7 percent nationally last year, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Journal reported Aug. 29 that alcohol-related traffic fatalities also declined in 32 of the 50 U.S. states. An estimated 12,998 people died in alcohol-related crashes last year, down from 13,491 in 2006, NHTSA reported. (Source: Join Together, 09/02/08) |
Weniger Todesfälle in den USA wegen Alkohol am Steuer. | 09/03/2008 |
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A lower legal drinking age? Health experts, college
presidents debate in USA.
Both sides offer studies that support keeping or
lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. (Source:
Los Angeles Times, 9/01/08
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Niedrigeres Mindestalter in den USA? | 09/03/2008 |
| EU: 1st Meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 30 june 2008 Summary report | EU-Forum Alkohol und Gesundheit. | 09/02/2008 |
| September: National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2008. The American President says: Substance abuse is an unrelenting evil that destroys lives, ruins families, and endangers neighborhoods. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we emphasize our commitment to alcohol and drug addiction prevention. This month is also an opportunity to recognize those who have had the courage to combat and overcome addiction." (Source: Medical News Today, 8/29/08) | National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2008 in USA | 09/01/2008 |
| Let's Have a Sober Discussion of Campus Boozing. "College presidents generally are loath to take stands on hot-button issues. So it speaks volumes about the extent of underage alcohol use that 123 college presidents…are calling for a public debate on the effects of the 21-year-old drinking age. Lowering the drinking age is not the answer to binge drinking in college. It would only push the problem down to high school, where some students drink even now, and increase the number of teens who die in car accidents. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 8/28/08) (San Jose Mercury News, August 25, 2008) | Führen wir eïne nüchterne Diskussion über das Trinken auf Universitäten, meint ein Editorial. | 08/29/2008 |
| College presidents right to call attention to binge drinking. The college presidents are right about teen drinking. At least, they're right about this part: It's time to look in a clear-eyed way at underage drinking. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 8/28/08) charlotteobserver.com, 8/28/08 | USA: Alkohol mit 18? Fakten zeigen, dass es eine schlechte Idee ist, sagt charlotteobserver.com. | 08/29/2008 |
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Pub Industry Issues Challenge To BMA On "Unjust" Tax,
UK. The British Medical Association is wrong to argue
that responsible drinkers are willing to pay more tax on
alcohol to deal with the behaviour of an irresponsible
minority, according to the British Beer and Pub
Association. (Source:
Medical News Today,
8/26/08) Comment: That a population accepts higher alcohol taxes it should be informed beforehand why solidarity is worthwhile for everybody, especially for the moderate consumers. |
Die Pub-Industrie in England wehrt sich gegen die Ärzte-Gesellschaft wegen "ungerechter" Steuern. | 08/27/2008 |
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US Beer Distributor Makes
Nice, N.H. Youth Group Prevails. A meeting between leaders of a New Hampshire youth group and a beer distributor whose employees reacted angrily to youths' placement of warning labels stuck on its products has led to amicable words about the groups working toward the same goal of preventing underage drinking. (Source: Join Together, 8/22/08) Comment: The action of the youth group is very valuable as it makes publicity. The labels itself are unfortunately not very effective. |
Eine Jugendgruppe in New Hampshire behauptet sich gegenüber Bierverteiler- Firma. | 08/25/2008 |
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Mobile Phones Offer Vehicle
for Alcohol Prevention Messages A project run by a charity in the Cornwall region of England has determined that alcohol prevention efforts can successfully reach youths through messages sent to their mobile phones. (Source: Join Together, 8/21/08) |
Das Natel als Vehikel für Alkohol-Präventions-Botschaften. | 08/23/2008 |
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BMA Scotland Response To The Scottish Government's
Proposed Strategy To Tackle Alcohol Misuse. Doctors
called for action, not words, to tackle alcohol misuse
in Scotland. The BMA Scotland response to the Scottish Government's proposed strategy to tackle alcohol misuse, argues that voluntary measures have failed and states that legislation and practical action is now required. (Sour e: Medical News Today, 8/21/08) Comment: This simple truth should be learned by now all over the world. |
Die britische Ärztegesellschaft in Schottland kritisiert die Regierung. | 08/22/2008 |
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THE GLOBE 2/2008 arrived: Focus on European Youth A new voice in the field of Alcohol Policy Global advocacy safeguards the Integrity of Alcohol Strategy European alcohol policy conference Newly introduced alcohol marketing strategies: Thai experience Statement of the Federation of Medical Students Associations at the WMA on the alcohol strategy Alcohol marketing and youth Nitta Roonsem UK launches Youth Alcohol Action Plan Indian Alcohol Atlas Alcopops in the United States: state by state battle to end corporate tax fraud, |
THE GLOBE 2/2008 ist erschienen. | 08/21/2008 |
| College Presidents Seek Debate On Drinking Age. College presidents from about 100 of the nation's best-known universities, including Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are calling on lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, saying current laws actually encourage dangerous binge drinking on campus. The movement called the Amethyst Initiative began quietly recruiting presidents more than a year ago to provoke national debate about the drinking age. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 8/21/08) Associated Press, 8/18/08 | US-College-Präsidenten wollen eine Debate über das Mindestalter. | 08/21/2008 |
| U.K. Brewers Look to Women to Reverse Slumping Sales. Brewers in the United Kingdom are responding to declining beer sales by establishing brands that they believe will appeal to women. (Source: Join Together, 8/20/08) | Englische Brauer wollen die Frauen mit neuen Produkten gewinnen. | 08/20/2008 |
| Penn. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments. Three years after a federal judge ruled unconstitutional a Pennsylvania ban on shipments of wine from out of state to local consumers, state legislators are considering a bill that would allow only small wineries to conduct direct-to-consumer shipments. (Source: Join Together, 8/18/08) | In Pennsylvanien, USA, wird ein Gesetz diskutiert, das Direktlieferungen von Wein ermöglichen soll. | 08/19/2008 |
| England Broadens Estimate of Alcohol-Related Deaths. Researchers in England have discovered that by looking at the prevalence of deaths related to alcohol use in a different way, the national numbers they arrive at are close to double what officials in the country previously have cited. (Source: Join Together, 8/18/08) | Die bisherigen Statistiken in England zu alkoholbedingten Todesfällen waren viel zu optimistisch. | 08/19/2008 |
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Public Opinion Sought on
Grocery Store Alcohol Tastings Washington state officials are seeking public comments on a controversial pilot program in which 30 grocery stores will be allowed to conduct wine and beer tastings for customers. (Source: Join Together, 8/15/08) |
Im US-Staat Washington gibt es eine Umfrage zu Alkohol-Degustationen. | 08/19/2008 |
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Consumers Threaten Rebellion
Over Alcohol Tax Hikes Taxes on alcohol remain a popular option among legislators in revenue-strapped states because they don't affect all consumers, but those affected by increases recently imposed in several states appear to be pushing back. (Source: Join Together, 8/15/08) |
Gegen die Erhöhung der Alkoholsteuern in Gebieten der USA erwächst Widerstand. | 08/19/2008 |
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Fall Semester - A Time For Parents To Discuss The Risks
Of College Drinking. As college students arrive on campus this fall, it's a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately for many, it is also a time of excessive drinking and dealing with its aftermath-vandalism, violence, sexual aggression, and even death.(Source: Medical News Today, 8/13/08) |
Beginn des Herbst-Semesters im College. Zeit für Eltern, das Risiko des College-Trinkens zu diskutieren. | 08/15/2008 |
| Colorado: Boaters Beware of BUI. A new Colorado law that took effect this month places blood alcohol limits for boating under the influence (BUI) in line with limits for drunk driving, while leaving existing penalties for violations intact. (Source: Join Together, 8/12/08) | Bootsführer in Colorado, USA, und Alkohol am Steuer. | 08/15/2008 |
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Substance Use in Minnesota:
A Minnesota State Epidemiological Profile. A one-stop shop of data on alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption and consequences in Minnesota is now available at www.sumn.org. The Substance Use in Minnesota Web site was designed to help communities make decisions about substance abuse prevention efforts based on 55 alcohol, tobacco and drug indicators. (Source: Join Together, 8/12/08) |
Suchtmittelkonsum in Minnesota, USA: Ein epidemiologisches Profil des Staates Minnesota. | 08/12/2008 |
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University of Florida
Launches Attack on Party Image. Just days after a publication named it the nation's top party school, the University of Florida officially proposed dramatic changes to its campus code of conduct that include bans on kegs and drinking games. (Quelle: Join Together, 8/8/08) |
Die Universität von Florida, USA, will ihr Party-Image ändern. | 08/11/2008 |
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College Coaches' Pleas for
Ban on Alcohol Ads Fail to Move NCAA. Members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA's) executive committee have decided not to move toward tougher restrictions on televised alcohol ads during college sports events. (Quelle: Join Together, 8/8/08) |
Die Bitten der US-College-Trainer, Alkoholreklame zu verbieten haben die NCAA nicht umgestimmt. | 08/11/2008 |
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European Commission:
- Communication on Interim evaluation of the
implementation of the Public Health Programme
(2003-2008) 24 July 2008, pdf - Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Implementation of the Public Health Programme in 2007 23 July 2008, pdf |
Berichte der KOMMISSION DER EUROPÄISCHEN GEMEINSCHAFTEN | 08/11/2008 |
| More than 100 college athletic coaches are asking the US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to eliminate televised alcohol advertising during college sports broadcasts. (Quelle: Join Together, 8/7/08) | College Coaches in USA hoffen, die Alkoholreklame einzudämmen. | 08/09/2008 |
| The Nebraska, USA, Liquor Control Commission has delayed until the fall a vote on the state's classification of flavored alcoholic beverages as distilled spirits or beer. The announced delay in the vote at a July 31 public hearing is intended to allow for a 30-day public comment period, according to commission executive director Hobert Rupe. (Source: Join Together, 8/6/08) | Die Nebraska, USA, Liquor Control Commission vertagt Entscheid zu Alcopops. | 08/09/2008 |
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DG SANCO is seeking views on priorities for the
annual work plan 2009. The Health Programme 2008-2013 entered into force on 1 January 2008. The Programme is intended to complement, support and add value to the policies of the Member States and contribute to increased solidarity and prosperity in the European Union by protecting and promoting human health and safety and by improving public health. Please send your views on priority areas to be included in 2009 to the following mailbox:
sanco-workplan2009@ec.europa.eu
by 30
September 2008
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EU-DG SANCO sucht Meinungen zu Prioritäten für den jährlichen Arbeitsplan 09 | 08/06/2008 |
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New Data Shows The Alcohol Industry Cannot Be Trusted,
Australia New data obtained by the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) shows the alcohol industry has been deliberately misleading the public about the impact of the Federal Government's alcopop tax. John Rogerson, CEO of the ADF, says: "These figures prove the alcohol industry has been trying to mislead the Australian community on the alcohol issue, just like the tobacco industry did in the 1980s: The alcohol industry can no longer be trusted and should have no role in developing more effective policy to reduce alcohol related harm in Australia.(Quelle: Medical News Today, 4.8.08) |
Neue Daten zeigen: Der Alkoholindustrie kann man nicht trauen. Australien. | 08/06/2008 |
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Historic House Vote Will
Protect Kids from Tobacco, Save Lives The U.S. House of Representatives cast a truly historic vote to protect children from tobacco addiction and save lives by overwhelmingly approving legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products. This is the first time the House has ever approved such legislation. Today's vote by a clear veto-proof margin of 326 to 102 underscores the broad, bipartisan support for this legislation and provides powerful momentum for enacting it into law this year. (Source: Join Together, 7/31/08) |
Historischer Beschluss des US-Repräsentantenhauses, der Kinder vor dem Tabak schützen, Leben retten will. | 08/04/2008 |
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Montana Democrats Call for
Re-Examination of Drinking Age. A resolution adopted at the party platform convention of Montana Democrats states that legislators should address the "double standard" of not allowing 18-year-olds who can fight in wars to drink alcohol legally. (Source: Join Together, 31.7.08) |
Die demokratische Partei von Montana, USA, will eine Diskussion über das Mindestalter. | 08/02/2008 |
| Addiction Carries a $5.8 Billion Price Tag in Oklahoma, USA. Data from a 2005 task force report show that the direct and indirect costs associated with drug and alcohol addiction in Oklahoma outpace the entire cost of running the state government. (Quelle: Join Together, 31.7.08) | Die Kosten für Alkohol- und andere Drogenabhängigkeiten in Oklahoma, USA. | 08/02/2008 |
| Ireland Ms Mary Wallace, T. D. Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children with special responsibility for Health Promotion and Food Safety today (29th July 2008) welcomed the introduction of new stricter laws governing the sale and possession of alcohol aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour. Source: Medical News Today, 31.7.08 | Die irische Ministerin Mary Wallace begrüsst strengere Alkoholgesetze. | 08/02/2008 |
| Economy, Taxes Cited for Drop in U.K. Beer Sales. A group representing British pub operators says beer sales in the pubs are at their lowest level since the Depression, and both the general state of the economy and government tax policies are partly responsible. (Source: Join Together, 7/29/08) | Die Gründe für den Rückgang der Bierverkäufe in England. | 07/30/2008 |
| The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) took aim at the liquor lobby for misleading the public about the Federal Government's tax increase on ready-to-drink beverages (RTDs).(Source: Medical News Today, 7/29/08) | Die Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) wirft der Schnaps-Lobby Irreführung des Publikums vor. | 07/30/2008 |
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Tell Nebraska (USA) Liquor Control Commission: Protect
Our Kids and Follow the Law
Classify Alcopops as Distilled Spirits
The time is now and the choice is clear. On
July 31st, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
will hear testimony to determine if products known
as alcopops, also dubbed as "starter drinks" by the
alcohol industry, will be classified as beer or
distilled spirits. TAKE ACTION
Write to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and Governor Dave Heineman, urging them that alcopops must be classified as distilled spirits according to state statute 53-103(2). Not only is it the right choice for kids, it is the only legal choice in Nebraska. Join Together, 29.7.08 |
Sagt der Nebraska (USA)Liquor Control Commission: Schützt unsere Kinder und befolgt das Gesetz: Klassifiziert Alcopops als Schnaps. | 07/30/2008 |
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Tell NCAA President Myles Brand that Beer Ads Don't Belong in College Sports Television(Source: Join Together, 7/25/08) CSPI-Alert, 7/25/08 |
Aufruf des Centers for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) | 07/27/2008 |
| Public health officials in England have warned establishments that sell alcohol that their lackluster performance on voluntary guidelines to restrict alcohol promotions could lead to tougher laws on sales. (S0urce: Join Together, 7/23/08) See special page here. | England könnte die Einschränkung der Alkoholwerbung in Betracht ziehen. | 07/24/2008 |
| New students arriving at the University of Virginia, USA, this summer have the option to participate in the university's first-ever orientation session devoted specifically to alcohol abuse. (Source: Join Together, 7/22/08) | US-Universität empfängt neue Studenten mit Alkohol-Lektion | 07/24/2008 |
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Frontline Health Staff See Individual Tragedies Of
Alcohol Misuse Problems In England According to government figures published today, 811,000 people were admitted to hospital with alcohol misuse problems in 2006 in England. The figures hide the individual tragedies that hospital frontline staff see everyday, says the British Medical Association (BMA). (Source: Medical News Today, 7/22/08) |
Das Spitalpersonal sieht die individuellen Tragödien des Alkoholpoblems in England. | 07/24/2008 |
| Anheuser-Busch Says Sale Will Not Slow Sports Marketing. Company executives told that spending in the athletic arena could actually increase in the future. (Source: Join Together, 7/21/08) | Anheuser-Busch sagt, der Verkauf werde das Sport-Marketing nicht bremsen. | 07/24/2008 |
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London Officials Ask Retailers Not
to Sell Alcohol to Customers Under Age 21 Facing an epidemic of youth binge drinking, the mayor of London and other officials are backing a call for supermarkets and other "off-license" alcohol retailers to refrain from selling beer, wine and liquor to customers under age 21. (Source: Join Together, 7/18/08) |
Hohe Offizielle in London wünschen, dass die Detaillisten keinen Alkohol an unter 21-Jährige verkaufen. | 07/21/2008 |
| Long Fight to Regulate Alcopops Faces Key Hearing in Nebraska. A Nebraska youth alcohol-prevention group has been grappling with state lawmakers, regulators and the alcohol industry for years to get alcopops classified as liquor, not beer, and the rollercoaster process will make a key stop on July 31 as the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission holds a hearing on the classification issue. (Source: Join Together,7/18/08) | In Nebraska, USA ist ein langer Kampf im Gange, damit Alcopops als Schnaps klassifiziert wird. | 07/21/2008 |
| Governor Cuts Substance Abuse Funding. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has cut $55 million in funding for addiction treatment as part of a $1.4 billion budget-trimming plan, prompting recovery advocates to hold a rally in downtown Chicago to denounce the cuts and call for the money to be restored. (Source: Join Together,7/18/08) | Der Gouverneur von Illinois kürzt das Budget für die Rehabilitation von Suchtkranken. | 07/21/2008 |
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Since
October 2007 in France the law imposes a warning label
on every alcohol packaging mentioning :
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either
a message saying: “consumption of alcoholic
beverages during pregnancy even in small amounts can
seriously damage the child's health”
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or a pictogram (Source:
www.anpaa.asso.fr, 7/18/08) |
Seit Okt. 2007 kennt Frankreich Warnhinweise auf den Etiketten aller alkoholischen Getränke. | 07/21/2008 |
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New Zealand: Health Message
Getting Through. "Church ministers preaching a different sort of message have led to thousands of parishioners changing their old habits -- and becoming healthier. Parish nurses have been offering services to around 10,000 Pacific Island churchgoers in the central Auckland area -- with many parishioners now fitter and more aware of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The service is part of a programme dubbed Healthy Village Action Zones, an Auckland District Health Board initiative that began in 2002 and 2003, when it was piloted in Glen Innes and the Pacific Island Church in Newton." (Source: Harvard World Health News, 17.7.08) nzherald.co.nz, 14.7.08 Comment: What about the churches message and engagement on alcohol in Europe? |
In Neuseeland haben Priester mit einer neuen Botschaft die Gesundheit ihrer Kirchgänger verbessert. | 07/18/2008 |
| Drink-driving? You'll be gone by lunchtime in New Zealand. Police have been setting up checkpoints in the middle of the day to breath-test drivers at one of New Zealand's busiest intersections. They say it's a warning to everyone that they could be breath-tested "anywhere, any time, any day". Source: Harvard World Health News, 7/17/08)nzherald.co.nz, 7/13/08 | Alkohol am Steuer: In Neuseeland wird auch über Mittag getestet. | 07/18/2008 |
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U.K.: Medical Chief's Annual Report
Highlights Drink Drive Limit. "The legal blood alcohol limit for drivers aged 17 to 20 should be reduced to zero in England, the country's chief medical officer, Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, said today. It would save lives. An effective zero limit for young and novice drivers is in force in 14 European countries, as well as several Canadian provinces and Australian states. In 2005 drivers aged 17 to 19 had 1,080 drink-drive accidents, government statistics show…The report, On The State Of Public Health, noted that alcohol use increases the risk of a crash for a young driver two and a half times more than for an older driver." The Liberal Democrats' transport spokesman, Norman Baker, said: "There is a real argument to lower the drink-driving limit for all motorists to 50mg, in line with many European countries. But a zero limit risks criminalising those whose driving is not impaired. (Source: Harvard World Health News, 7/17/08) Guardian.co.uk, 7/14/08 Comment: It's always like this: A proposed measure is countered by an other, "better " measure, to avoid that something happens at all. |
Der höchste Arzt-Beamte in England spricht in seinem Jahresbericht die Promillegrenze an. | 07/18/2008 |
| New Report Details Innovative Ways to Help Teens Struggling with Drugs, Alcohol and Crime. A national group of project directors called on communities across the nation to better help teens beat drugs, alcohol and crime using a groundbreaking approach tested at 10 pilot sites. They have issued a national report which shares a six-step model to bring about change, reveals a road map for communities to plan for innovation, and offers step-by-step instructions and examples on how to implement this new way of helping teens in trouble. (Source: Join Together, 7/14/08) | Einer neuer Bericht in USA zeigt innovative Wege zur Hilfe für Teens mit Problemen wegen Drogen, Alkohol und Kriminalität. | 07/16/2008 |
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Underage Overconsumption of
Alcohol Targeted in France. French youth are drinking more like their U.S. counterparts and bingeing with the intention of getting drunk. The French government has launched now a crackdown on underage binge drinking, including banning open bars (flat-rate drinking), drinking near schools, and the sale of alcohol to youth under age 18. (now 16) (Source: Join Together, 7/14/08) |
Das Rauschtrinken Jugendlicher in Frankreich wird nun von der Regierung bekämpft. | 07/16/2008 |
| Anheuser-Busch Agrees to InBev Buyout. The largest brewer in the U.S., iconic Anheuser-Busch, will sell out to Belgian rival InBev for $52 billion. The sale will create the world's largest brewery conglomerate and shift control of Anheuser-Busch from St. Louis, Mo., to Belgium. InBev also owns other worldwide brands like Stella Artois and Becks. According to an interesting comment on Join Together, St. Louis and Missouri can now implement effective alcohol control policies and generate revenue from the sale of beer that is equal to most of the rest of the country. Furthermore, the state and the city will not be run by a legal drug cartel intimidating people who take positions different than the 8 lobbyists they employ in Missouri alone. (Source: Join Together, 7/14/08) | Die Übernahme von Anheuser-Busch durch InBev. | 07/16/2008 |
| U.K. Docs Want Graphic Warnings on Alcohol Packages. Alcoholic beverages should feature the same kind of graphic images and warnings found on tobacco products, according to members of the British Medical Association (BMA). Delegates at the BMA's annual meeting in Edinburgh said that images of diseased livers should be displayed on beer bottles and cans and wine and liquor bottles. They also called for images to be posted in bars and for packages to display how many units of alcohol they contain. The motion in support of the labels was approved by BMA delegates by a wide margin. (Source: Join Together, 7/11/08) | Englische Ärzte wollen, dass Alkoholflaschen Warnaufdrucke erhalten. | 07/14/2008 |
| Far more bars and restaurants in Honolulu, Hawaii served alcohol to minors in recent sting operations than had in 2006. The Honolulu Liquor Commission said that 47 percent of licensed establishments sold alcohol to minors in 2007, up from 35 percent in 2006. The commission sent college students under age 21 into bars and restaurants to attempt to make purchases. (Source: Join Together, 7/11/08) | Fast die Hälfte der Bars und Restaurants in Hawaii verkauften Alkohol an Minderjährige. | 07/14/2008 |
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The Center on Alcohol Marketing to Youth (CAMY) last
month released a
report stating that youth exposure to alcohol ads on
TV has risen 38 percent between 2001 and 2007.
Ironically, the FTC report (see below) was released just
four days before CAMY shut its doors, its grant funding
exhausted. Director Jernigan said the timing was "unfortunate,
because the heat and the spotlight will be off" the
industry. But he also expressed hope that the Department
of Health and Human Services, with funds from the
pending STOP Act in Congress, would take up the task of
monitoring alcohol advertising to youth.
(Source:
Join Together,
7/14/08) Comment: We hope, that our friend David very soon will find a new and similar worthwile task. |
Letzten Monat veröffentlichte das US-Center on Alcohol Marketing to Youth (CAMY) einen Bericht über die Jugend als Ziel der Alkoholreklame. Jetzt musste es mangels Finanzen schliessen. | 07/14/2008 |
| FTC Supports Self-Regulation of Alcohol Industry Ads. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that 92 percent of alcohol advertising meets the industry's self-imposed threshold on limiting underage exposure to beer, wine and liquor ads and urged the industry to expand the self-regulatory standards to event sponsorships as well as TV and Internet ads. Some advocacy groups don't see the report as positively as th FTC. (Source: Join Together, 7/14/08) | Die US-Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unterstützt die Selbstkontrolle der Alkohol-Werbung. | 07/14/2008 |
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New ad campaign Absolut Vodka huge success. The raise of
the higher priced vodka brands as Grey Goose, Belvedere,
Chopin and others has essentially moved Absolut Vodka to
midshelf status which decreased it sales substantially.
However, a completely new marketing campaign released in
May 2007 has brought a turning point. The Marketing
Newspaper AdAge reported on the success of this campaign
on February 17, 2008. As in many other alcohol advertising campaigns, consumers are seduced to purchase the brand on emotional instead of rational arguments. The results: according to the company, global case shipments jumped 9%, and Absolut, also broke the 5 million case mark last year for the first time - a status shared with only Bacardi, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Jack Daniels in the US spirits space. (Quelle: EUCAM-News, 2/18/08) |
Neue Werbekampagne für Absolut Wodka grosser Erfolg. | 07/14/2008 |
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Spain Withdraws Law Curbing Wine Advertising. The
Spanish government shelved a law which had sought to
limit wine advertising after ministers and wine
producers failed to reach a compromise. Health Minister
Elena Salgado had wanted to curb advertising of
alcoholic drinks including wine -- mainly out of a
concern that Spanish children are drinking too much.
(Quelle: EUCAM-News,
2/20/08) Comment: This proofs again that alcohol prevention must not be planned in cooperation with the industry. |
Die spanische Regierung schubladisierte einen Gesetzesentwurf betr. Wein-Werbung. | 07/14/2008 |
| Microsoft removes all French wine ads. Online advertising provider Microsoft AdCenter is removing all wine merchants from its client list in France, saying French legislation does not permit wine advertising online. (Quelle: EUCAM-News, 6/9/08) | Microsoft entfernt alle Werbung für französischen Wein. | 07/14/2008 |
| An increasing number of alcohol producers promote their brand by sponsoring the fight against breast cancer. This can be seen as unethical marketing, since alcohol is a risk factor in the development of breast cancer. A cross-European marketing strategy of alcohol producers? New example from Denmark. (Quelle: EUCAM-News, 20.6.08) | Unethisches Marketing?Alkoholindustrie wirbt mit sozialem Sponsoring. | 07/14/2008 |
| EUCAM-News, 07/14/08. Dies Newsletter brings a collection of news on alcohol promotion. 4 of them we show above. | EUCAM-News, 14.7.08) | 07/14/2008 |
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Call from the Marine Institute: Help Pass the Alcopop
Labeling Bill This bill will ensure all flavored malt beverages are marked clearly with the phrase: "Attention: Contains Alcohol." Take Action>> |
Aufruf des Marin Institutes in Kalifornien, USA: Helft, dass das Gesetz über die Alcopop-Etikettierung durchgeht. | 07/11/2008 |
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Call from the Marine Institute: Stop Giveaway Parties This Diageo-backed bill would allow big alcohol producers to act as their own distributors, meaning they could throw their own parties and give their products away for free. Take Action! |
Aufruf des Marin Institutes in Kalifornien, USA: Stoppt Alkohol-Gratis-Parties! | 07/11/2008 |
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Call from the Marine Institute: Stop the Beer Swag This bill would allow Big Alcohol to offer endless freebies such as toys and t-shirts. Such promotional items are a great way for Big Alcohol to get its brand in front of very young eyes very early. Current law limits the cost of such gifts to 25 cents, but Anheuser-Busch wants to see this limit raised to five dollars. Take Action! |
Aufruf des Marin Institutes in Kalifornien, USA: Stoppt die Bier-Werbeartikel! | 07/11/2008 |
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Call from the Marine Institute: Stop Self-Service
Alcohol Sales This bill would keep underage youth from purchasing alcohol at the growing number of self-serve grocery checkout kiosks in Caliifornia. Take Action! |
Aufruf des Marin Institutes in Kalifornien, USA: Stoppt Selbstbedienungs-Alkohol-Verkäufe! | 07/11/2008 |
| TV Alcohol Ads Skyrocket while FTC Commends Big Alcohol. Since the Center for Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) began collecting data on youth exposure to alcohol ads on TV, the numbers have risen dramatically, with ads increasing a full 38 percent in six years. (Source: Marin Institute, 7/10/08) | TV-Alkoholwerbung in den USA steigt raketenhaft, während die staatliche Kontrollbehörde die Alkohol-Industrie lobt. | 07/11/2008 |
| A state-by-state comparison by a Wisconsin newspaper concluded that the Badger State is the most deeply affected by alcohol use in the U.S. The Appleton Post-Crescent reported July 6 that the analysis included 10 key measures of each state's drinking culture, including price, availability, consumption, and related criminal-justice, social and health impacts of use. "This state is so ingrained in the drinking culture that one is not allowed to touch anything that revolves around that culture," said Kari Kinnard, executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Wisconsin. (Source: Join Together, 7/9/08) | Ein Vergleich der US-Bundes-Staaten zeigt: Wisconsin ist am stärksten von Alkohol-Schäden betroffen in den USA. | 07/10/2008 |
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Conn. AG Attacks Kid-Friendly
Rating for Beer Pong Video Game The Nintendo Wii version of the popular college drinking game Beer Pong has received a "T" rating -- meaning it is suitable for children over age 13 -- prompting criticism from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. (Source: Join Together, 7/8/08) |
Der General-Staatsanwalt von Connecticut, USA, attackiert das Rating für ein Nintendo-Video-Bier-Spiel. | 07/09/2008 |
| Brazil Cracks Down on Drunk Driving. Brazil, where 45 percent of the 36,000 annual traffic deaths are alcohol-related, has imposed tough new penalties on drunk driving. A law that took effect last month sets the nation's blood-alcohol content standard for drunk driving at .02 percent; previously it was .06 percent. Violators face fines of $600 and higher, vehicle impoundment, and suspension of their drivers' licenses. Heavy drinkers can be arrested and imprisoned. (Source: Join Together, 7.7.08) | Brasilien geht forsch gegen Alkohol am Steuer vor. | 07/08/2008 |
| EU: Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, 4.7.08, updated | Die EU hat die Gruppe der Wissenschafter im Forum Alkohol und Gesundheit komplettiert. | 07/05/2008 |
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Miller Won't Drop Alcoholic Energy
Drinks Miller Brewing Company officials say they have no plans to pull the Sparks alcoholic energy drink from store shelves or even to review the marketing strategy for the product. A comment states: 3 Sparks = 18 cola's & 5 shots of hard liqour. (We reported July 1st 08) (Source: Join Together, 07/02/08) CBS4.com, 1.7.08 |
Die Miller Brewing Company in den USA will die alkoholischen Energy-Drinks nicht aus dem Sortiment nehmen. | 07/04/2008 |
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Ms Mary Wallace T.D., Minister of State at the
Department of Health and Children with special
responsibility for Health Promotion and Food Safety,
Ireland, launched new strengthened Codes of Practice to
control Alcohol Marketing, Communications and
Sponsorship. Speaking at the Launch the Minister said
that the Government was extremely concerned about
theimpact of alcohol advertising on young people in
particular. The revised Codes are a move to control the
content and volume of alcohol advertising across all
media in Ireland. (Source:
Medical News Today,
7/2/08) Kommentar: These Codes of Practice are so detailed and limited, that a uge controling system is necessary with very limited effect, as there are no real sanctions planed. It would make more sense to have a complete ban on alcohol advertising. But the alcohol industry might be too strong to allow it. |
Die irische Ministerin für Gesundheit und Kinder erlässt neue
strengere Richtlinien um Alkoholwerbung und -Sponsoring zu kontrollieren. |
07/03/2008 |
| According to the newly released report Underage Alcohol Use: Findings from the 2002-2006 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, lifetime alcohol consumption rates among 12 to 20 years olds have shown a statistically significant decrease of 4% from 56.2% in 2002 to 53.9% in 2006. The Century Council, a national not-for-profit funded by distillers, writes: "The SAMHSA research is a clear sign that our collective efforts are working. The significant decrease in lifetime alcohol consumption indicates that America's youth are delaying the consumption of their first alcoholic beverage. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/30/08) Comment: The question, if it is mainly the result of the Century Council's programmes or not may still be open…. | Neue USA-Statistik zeige, dass Minderjährige später mit dem Alkoholkonsum beginnen. Die Schnapsindustrie findet, es sei ihr Verdienst. | 07/01/2008 |
| Late last week, advocates for effective alcohol policy scored a major victory when Anheuser-Busch agreed to stop producing and marketing caffeinated alcoholic beverages such as Bud Extra and Tilt. The company acted in response to threats of litigation from the Center for Science in the Public Interest and an investigation by 11 state attorneys general, as well as mounting concern from other public health groups about these dangerous and deceptive products. Now is the perfect time to crank up the pressure on Miller Brewing Company, maker of the very popular Sparks line of alcohol-energy drinks. After Anheuser-Busch's move last week, Miller knows it's vulnerable. The company needs to hear right now from thousands of Americans who are watching to see what it does next. Send an email to the CEO of Miller demanding that he do the responsible thing and immediately stop making alcohol energy drinks. (Quelle: Join Together, 30.06.08 | Letzte Woche erzielten Advokaten für eine effektive Alkoholpolitik in den USA einen wichtigen Sieg, Als Anheuser-Busch einverstanden war, ihre Energy-Drinks zu stoppen. | 07/01/2008 |
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Anheuser-Busch Will Stop
Selling Alcoholic Energy Drinks Leading U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch has agreed to stop selling energy drinks containing alcohol in response to an investigation by a group of state attorneys general. The brewer also reached a similar settlement with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), in which it pledged to call on other alcohol producers to also stop making pre-packaged caffeinated alcohol beverages, according to a June 26 CSPI press release. (Source: Join Together, 06/26/08) Comment: Congratulations to George Hacker, CSPI! |
Anheuser-Busch, der grösste Brauer in den USA will den Verkauf von Energy-Drinks stoppen. | 06/27/2008 |
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Health care reform is one of the most important issues
in this year's presidential election. But the
presidential candidates and their political parties are
not saying much about alcohol and drug problems or
mental illness. It is time for America to adopt health care reform that will save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars, while strengthening families and communities across the country. Join Together is one of 40 national organizations that have formed the Whole Health Campaign, calling on the presidential candidates and their parties to make addiction and mental illness part of any national health care reform. Now we are inviting you to stand with us. Please take one minute to sign the Whole Health Campaign petition, joining with many thousands of Americans asking the candidates and political parties to put addiction and mental illness squarely on the national health care agenda. |
In Amerika wurde die WHOLE HEALTH CAMPAIGN gegründet, um im Präsidentschafts-Wahlkampf Abhängigkeit und Geisteskrankheit auf die Agenda zu bringen. | 06/27/2008 |
| Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced a measure he wrote to reduce drunk driving crashes and make our nation's roads safer is now law. The measure will require states to change their laws so repeat drunk drivers will have ignition interlocks installed on their cars and trucks. These devices prevent a car or truck from starting if a tube connected to a sensor detects alcohol on the driver's breath. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/25/08) | US-Präsident Bush unterzeichnete ein Gesetz, das die Verkehrssicherheit erhöht. | 06/26/2008 |
| Delaware, USA, Considers Raising Alcohol Tax. Facing a $217-million budget shortfall, Delaware lawmakers are considering an increase in the state's alcohol tax among a series of proposed remedies for the state's fiscal crisis. (Source: Join Together, 06/24/08) | Der US-Staat Delaware überlegt die Erhöhung der Alkohol-Steuern. | 06/26/2008 |
| Think About That Third (or Fourth) Drink. (In Australia)"Binge drinking" is a useful term that indicates an excessive, unhealthy and dangerous level of drinking. "Binge" drinkers aim to get drunk, often as quickly as possible. It is disappointing to see the term misused in the current debate over the new National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Guidelines (Sunday Age, 15 June 2008). These guidelines are not about defining what is or is not a "binge", but instead aim to inform the public about what risks they are taking when choosing to consume alcohol. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/24/08) | In Australien wird der richtige Gebrauch des Begriffs "Binge Drinking" diskutiert. | 06/26/2008 |
| When Will It Be Time To Take Action On Alcohol? The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) expressed disappointment that the Report from the Inquiry into the Alcohol Toll Reduction Bill from the Senate Community Affairs Committee (SCAC) recommended the Bill not be passed. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/24/08) | In Australien empfiehlt eine Senatskommission, eine Alkoholvorlage nicht zu unterstützten. | 06/26/2008 |
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Currently, beer manufacturers in California can give
away premiums, gifts, and free goods that cost no more
than $.25 each. But Big Alcohol is working overtime to
change that. A new bill, AB 1245, would raise the
maximum giveaway cost to a whopping $5.00 per item. At
that rate, beer makers would be able to give youth
t-shirts, plush toys, glasses, and posters, as well as
other high-ticket branded items. |
Aufruf des Marin Institutes, USA, zur Aktion! | 06/24/2008 |
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Students Falsely Told
Classmates Died as Part of Prevention Stunt Students at an Oceanside, Calif., high school were falsely informed by California Highway Patrol officers that some of their classmates were killed in drunk-driving crashes as part of a prevention program. The grim news was delivered in about 20 classrooms at El Camino High School on a recent Monday morning, sending some students into hysterics about the loss of their friends. Hours later, teachers told the students that the news had been a hoax designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. (Source: Join Together, 06/23/08) Negatve critics. |
Studenten in Kalifornien wurde fälschlicherweise gesagt, dass Klassenkameraden tödlich verunglückt seien - als Teil eines Präventions-Programmes. | 06/23/2008 |
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Reduce the Binge Drinking Risk: Stop
Corporations From Giving Away Alcohol,
asks the Marin Institute. Next Tuesday, California lawmakers will vote on a dangerous Big Alcohol-sponsored bill. AB 2293 would allow alcohol producers to bypass distributors and retailers and offer free unlimited product give-aways at their own promotional events. Take Action today! |
Das Marin Institute in Kalifornien, USA ruft zur Mithilfe auf. | 06/20/2008 |
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EUCAM
monitors alcohol advertising.
The European Centre for Monitoring
Alcohol Marketing (EUCAM) has now launched their new web
site:
www.eucam.info
At this site professionals and NGOs in the alcohol
field can find an overview of available information
about the effects of alcohol marketing. This includes
summaries of scientific articles, reports of NGOs,
governmental and commercial organizations. Furthermore,
information can be found about alcohol marketing
regulations at national level in |
EUCAM beobachtet die Alkoholwerbung in Europa | 06/19/2008 |
| Global Hangover. Swedish journalist Pierre Andersson has investigated the effects of globalization of alcohol. His conclusion in the book “Global Hangover” is simple: alcohol is an obstacle to development. ADD-Bulletin 3/2008 | "Globaler Kater" | 06/19/2008 |
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Study Slams Lack of Evaluation in
Virginia's Addiction Treatment and Prevention Systems
A report from the Virginia legislature said that there has been little evaluation of the effectiveness of the state's $106 million investment in addiction treatment and prevention in 2006, even though programs are supposed to be legally bound to demonstrate their outcomes. (Source: Join Together, 06/13/08) |
Studie in Virginia, USA , kritisiert, dass die Rehabilitations- und Präventions-Programme nicht evaluiert wurden. | 06/16/2008 |
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California Will Tax, Regulate Alcopops as Liquor The decision by the California Board of Equalization (BOE) to regulate alcopop drinks as distilled spirits rather than beer has received final approval by the state Office of Administrative Law, meaning higher state taxes on drinks like Bacardi Breezers, Mikes Hard Lemonade, and Smirnoff Ice. (Source: Join Together, 06/16/08) |
In Kalifornien, USA, werden nun Alcopops als Schnaps besteuert. | 06/16/2008 |
| American Beer Brands Target Cell Phones and Facebook. As many as 81 percent of Americans ages 5 to 24 will own a cell phone by 2010, and many of the ways that young people interact via wireless devices are still both private and relatively free of branding and marketing. But Big Alcohol is working hard to change that. (Source: Marin Institute News for June 2008) | Amerikanische Biermarken zielen auf Handys und Facebook. | 06/11/2008 |
| In late April, the Australian government raised excise taxes on alcopops by 70 percent, to help reduce underage consumption (and in particular binge drinking) of the youth-friendly beverages. Last week, industry fired back. The Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia points out that, while the sales of alcopops have dipped dramatically, distilled spirit sales went up in the first two weeks after the new taxes took affect. (Source: Marin Institute News for June 2008) news.com.au, 6/10/08 | Die australische Alkoholindustrie schiesst zurück. | 06/11/2008 |
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'Alcopop' Tax Not Enough, Australia Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the Australian community. Alcohol providers are targeting young people in particular in advertising and media, and through providing an increasing array of attractive ready-to-drink mixed drinks. A comprehensive and multi-faceted range of prevention and treatment approaches are needed to address this complex issue (Quelle: Medical News Today, 10.6.08) |
Alcopop-Steuern genügen nicht in Australien. | 06/11/2008 |
| Obama and McCain: Where They Stand on Addiction Issues. Based on their records, neither John McCain or Barack Obama can really be considered a leader in the drug-policy arena. Still, both appear to have a broader and more nuanced understanding of addiction issues than their White House predecessor, and William Cope Moyers, vice president of external affairs at Hazelden, says that he has "never been more hopeful that addiction treatment will begin to get the attention it deserves, because we at least have two candidates who are aware of the issue." (Source: Join Together, 06.06.08) (very detailed) | Obama und McCain: Wie stehen sie zum Thema Abhängigkeit? | 06/10/2008 |
| Ms Mary Wallace T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children with special responsibility for Health Promotion and Food Safety warned advertising executives for the main Irish alcohol brands of the need for full compliance with the revised Codes on Advertising, Marketing and Sponsorship. A significant element of the new Codes will be the placing of an upper limit of 25% on the volume of all alcohol advertising. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/6/08) | Irische Ministerin warnte die Chefs der Werber für die Alkoholindustrie. | 06/07/2008 |
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Reality TV: Upcoming Segment on
Alcohol on PBS' Teen Program 'In the Mix'
In the Mix, a national PBS reality program for teens and by teens, takes a hard look at drinking in "Alcohol: What You Don't Know," a new segment airing June 7-14, 2008 (check local listings). (Source: Join Together, 06/03/08) |
US-Reality-TV: Alkohol: Was du nicht weisst. Neue Serie im Teen-Programm. | 06/04/2008 |
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Act Now To Reduce Drink-related Harm, Says Faculty Of
Public Health And Association Of Directors Of Public
Health, UK. A range of measures are needed to get to grips with the UK's ever-worsening problem with alcohol misuse, says the Faculty of Public Health and Association of Directors of Public Health. Both are calling for firm action at both national and local level to address the devastating impact of Britain's drinking habits on the nation's health and economy in its new Alcohol Position Statement launched at its annual conference in Cardiff today. (Source: Medical News Today, 6/3/08) Comment: In the article included are statistical informations on alcohol harm and a range of necessary measures, which would be needed by other countries too, including Switzerland. |
Die Fakultät und die Direktoren des öffentlichen Gesundheitswesens in England verlangen ein Massnahmenpaket gegen den Alkoholmissbrauch. | 06/04/2008 |
| Call for Establishing 'World No Alcohol Day'. A group of 11 Southeast Asian nations has proposed that the World Health Organization (WHO) establish Oct. 2 -- Mahatma Gandhi's birthday -- as World No Alcohol Day. The proposal was made by India and accepted by the World Health Assembly this week. A final vote on the plan would take place at the assembly's executive board meeting in January 2009. A Framework Convention on Alcohol Control also is being considered by WHO, and all 193 WHO member nations this week signed a resolution pledging to reduce alcohol-related harm. (Source: Join Together, 29.05.08) | WHO: Aufruf für einen Welttag ohne Alkohol - Rahmenabkommen über Alkoholkontrolle - Resolution zur Alkoholschäden-Reduktion | 05/30/2008 |
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International
expert meeting: Alcohol research must be protected from
industry influence. An
international group of alcohol policy researchers and
public health and NGO experts met in |
Internationales Expertentreffen: Alkohol-Forschung muss vor dem Einfluss der Alkoholindustrie geschützt werden. | 05/28/2008 |
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Drinks industry supplanting government role in alcohol policy formulation in Southern Africa. In a number of Sub-Saharan countries the drinks industry has usurped a governmental role by designing national alcohol policies. Its motive is clearly to safeguard its own vested interests – by directing the development of alcohol policies! Who would accept Philip Morris as the designer of the tobacco policy for a national government? Should McDonald’s or CocaCola be in charge of developing national nutritional standards? Unthinkable! Should the alcohol industry’s current proposals for national alcohol policies in several Southern African states be viewed any differently? (Source: ADD-Bulletin 2/2008) |
Die Alkoholindustrie hat in einigen Ländern des südlichen Afrikas für die Regierungen die Alkoholpolitik formuliert. | 05/28/2008 |
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WHO to Launch Campaign
Against Harmful Drinking Saying that the "harmful use of alcohol causes serious public-health problems," the World Health Organization (WHO) says it will devise an international plan to address issues like binge drinking and alcohol marketing, to be discussed at the World Health Assembly in 2010. (Source: Join Together, 05/27/08) Read more about the discussion at the World Health Assembly and download relevant documents here. (Source: ADD-Bulletin 2/2008) |
Die WHO startet eine Kampagne gegen das Schäden verursachende Trinken. | 05/28/2008 |
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EU: Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health
Forum.
Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum
Updated Comment: An affiliate of the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP), Dr. Marjana MARTINIC, is mentioned, too. |
EU: Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum | 05/28/2008 |
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Md. Gov. Won't Veto Alcopop Bill Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley announced this week that he would not veto a bill that will legally define so-called "alcopop" drinks as beer rather than liquor for taxation and regulatory purposes, tacitly endorsing a measure backed by the alcohol industry but strongly opposed by alcohol prevention advocates. Source: Join Together, 05/23/08) |
Der Goouverneur von Maryland, USA, will sein Veto nicht einlegen. | 05/27/2008 |
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Women Alcoholics Set To Match Men, UK Leading alcohol treatment organisation, The Linwood Group, believes the number of women accessing rehab will soon equal men. The Group provides the only centres in the UK that focus exclusively on treating alcoholism and are seeing a marked rise in women patients of all ages and socio-economic groups. (Source: Medical News Today, 05/24/08) |
In England werden die Frauen bald mit den Männern beim Alkoholismus gleichziehen. | 05/24/2008 |
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Beer Pong Game for Nintendo Wii
A Las Vegas company has announced a version of the popular drinking game Beer Pong for the Nintendo Wii gaming system. (Quelle: Join Together, 21.05.08) |
Bier-Pong-Spiel für Nintendo Wii. | 05/23/2008 |
| A 10th-grade student from Wellington, Fla., died after reportedly drinking alcohol and energy drinks at a party. (Quelle: Join Together, 21.05.08) | Jugendlicher stirbt in Florida, USA nach dem Konsum von Alkohol gemischt mit Energy Drinks. | 05/23/2008 |
| Binge Drinking Prompts French 'Happy Hour' Ban. Happy hours, open bars, and sales of bottles of strong liquor would be banned in France in order to prevent binge drinking under a new government plan, and beer taxes also would be raised. Half of 17-year-olds saying that they get excessively drunk on a monthly basis or more. (Source: Join Together, 05/20/08) | Binge Drinking in Frankreich löst Massnahmen der Regierung aus. | 05/23/2008 |
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Few Drinkers
Understand Alcohol Serving Units, Limits
British researchers say that drinkers often fail to understand how many units of alcohol are contained in the drinks they consume and don't know the government's daily recommended consumption limits. (Source: Join Together, 05/20/08) |
Nur wenige Alkoholkonsumenten verstehen, was mit Standard-Drinks gemeint ist. | 05/20/2008 |
| With Economy in Decline, Drinkers Turn to Cheap Beer. Sales of premium beers are down and more drinkers are buying cheaper brands as economic woes hit Americans in the wallet, according to Miller Brewing Co. (Source: Join Together, 05/20/08) | Ist die Wirtschaft im Niedergang begriffen, wechseln die Alkoholkonsumenten zu billigem Bier. | 05/20/2008 |
| Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum: Task Force on Youth-Specific aspects of Alcohol Composition updated EU 13.5.08 | Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum | 05/18/2008 |
| New EU-Document: Health determinants: AlcoholCommittee on National Alcohol Policy and Action, Second meeting, Barcelona, 02 april 2008 Summary report | Neues EU-Dokument: Health determinants: Alcohol | 05/12/2008 |
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Conn. Fails to Pass Open-Container
Law Having open containers of alcohol in a motor vehicle is prohibited in most states, but Connecticut lawmakers recently failed in an attempt to add the Constitution State to that list. (Source: Join Together, 05/09/08) |
Connecticut, USA verpasst es, offene Alkohol-Gebinde in Motorfahrzeugen zu verbieten. | 05/12/2008 |
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New EU document: Health determinants: Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum, Second plenary meeting, Brussels, 16 April 2008 Plenary report |
EU-Dokument zum Alkohol- und Gesundheits-Forum. (nur englisch) |
05/12/2008 |
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Miller’s Fake Blog. From product-branded videos on YouTube, to interactive games big beer and alcohol companies are spending a lot of dough entertaining potential customers online. This week, the Wall Street Journal spent some time documenting how Miller Brewing Company is also using the web to manipulate the news. Read more at: Marin Institute May 2008 News |
Der betrügerische Blog der Brauerei Miller in den USA. | 05/12/2008 |
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Health determinants: Alcohol: Open Alcohol Forum, Brussels, 17 April 2008 http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/alcohol/Forum/open170408_en.htm Page updated (Source: EU, 5.5.08) |
EU: Gesundheitsfaktoren: Alkohol | 05/07/2008 |
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Commissioner for Health Androulla Vassiliou speaks at
the European Alcohol and Health Forum in Brussels.
Curbing Alcohol Abuse in Europe http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/dyna/consumervoice/create_cv.cfm?cv_id=432
(Source: EU-News, 5.5.08 |
Rede der EU-Kommissärin für Gesundheit ... | 05/07/2008 |
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A Michigan man temporarily
lost custody of his son after mistakenly buying the
7-year-old an alcoholic Mike's Hard Lemonade at a
Detroit Tigers game last month. (Source: Join Together, 05.05.08) Read related letters to the editor of Marin Institute. |
Vater verliert vorübergehend Erziehungsberechtigung, wegen Alcopop-Kauf für den 7-jährigen Sohn. | 05/07/2008 |
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Drunk
Driving in Video Game Earns MADD Condemnation.
Gamers playing the new "Grand Theft Auto IV" have the option of switching to drunk-driving mode, a gimmick condemned by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. (Source: Join Together, 05.05.08) |
Die amerikanische Mütter-Organisation gegen Alkohol am Steuer "MADD" verurteilen ein Video-Spiel. | 05/07/2008 |
| The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products recently conducted a series of statewide sting operations targeting sales of alcoholic energy drinks to underage youth and found that about one in four visits resulted in sales to buyers under age 21. (Source: Join Together, 05/05/08) | Testkäufe von alkoholischen Energy-Drinks in Florida, USA | 05/07/2008 |
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British Pubs Hurt by Cheap
Supermarket Alcohol, Other Changes Going down to the pub on Friday night has long been a traditional part of British culture, but more Brits are now buying cheap alcohol at the supermarket and drinking it at home, causing many pubs to shut down. (Source: Join Together, 04/30/08) |
Britische Pubs werden durch den billigen Alkohol aus dem Supermarkt geschädigt. | 04/30/2008 |
| Advocates Win Delay on Md. Alcopops Bill. After meeting with MADD officials and parents, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley backed off plans to sign a bill that would have allowed so-called alcopop drinks to continue to be taxed at the same rate as beer. O'Malley said he had "a lot to think about" in regards to the alcopops bill. O'Malley, has taken $230,000 in campaign donations from the liquor industry over the past decade, (Source: Join Together, 04/25/08) | Gesundheitsaktivisten gewinnen Aufschub beim Alcopops-Gesetz in Maryland, USA. | 04/28/2008 |
| Mr Pat the Cope Gallagher T.D., Minister for Health Promotion and Food Safety, announced the Government's decision to strengthen the measures in place to control alcohol advertising. The Government has agreed to accept the strengthened Codes on Advertising and Sponsorship negotiated between the Department of Health and Children, representatives from the Irish Alcohol Industry and representatives from the Irish Advertising Industry. The Codes aim to reduce the exposure of young people to alcohol advertising and marketing. The revised Codes will further limit the volume and placement of alcohol advertisements across all media in Ireland. (Source: Medical News Today, 4/25/08) | Der irische Minister für Gesundheitswerbung und Nahrungsmittelsicherheit gibt strengere Massnahmen betr. Alkoholwerbung bekannt. | 04/26/2008 |
| Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Implementation of the Public Health Programme in 2006 (in 22 languages) and many earlier reports | BERICHT DER KOMMISSION AN DAS EUROPÄISCHE PARLAMENT UND DEN RAT | 04/25/2008 |
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FUNDING TIP:
New Website Features Database
of Corporate Donations in USA The NonProfit Times has launched a new online portal that includes free access to a database of corporate charitable contributions. (Source: Join Together, 04/25/08) |
04/25/2008 | |
| CSPI Applauds Maine's Taxes on Soda, Beer & Wine. Similar Increases Could Help Reduce Health Care Costs by Funding Prevention, Says CSPI. Governors, state legislators, and members of Congress interested in simultaneously bridging budget gaps and improving public health should look north to Maine. There, the legislature passed and Governor John Baldacci signed a package of tax increases on soda, beer and wine to help pay for a state health insurance program for small businesses and the self-employed. The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, which has long supported modest increases in taxes on soda and alcoholic beverages if the revenues are used to promote public health, applauded Maine policy makers. (Source: Join Together, 04/25/08) | CSPI applaudiert der Steuererhöhung in Maine, USA, auf Soda, Bier und Wein. | 04/25/2008 |
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European Alcohol and Health Forum List of members updated Open Alcohol Forum, Brussels, 17 April 2008 Programme and presentations |
Die EU bringt die neuen Daten zum Alkohol- und Gesundheits-Forum. (nur englisch) |
04/25/2008 |
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Urgent: Give Maryland's Governor One More Push to Veto
Alcopops Bill! Thanks to the hard work of parents and advocates
like you, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has chosen to
re-consider signing SB 745. The bill is the latest ploy
by Big Alcohol to keep alcopops under-taxed and
accessible to youth. But, we haven't won yet. O'Malley has
30 days to veto the bill, before it becomes law. Just
today, he told the Associated Press "I had a meeting
with some of the opponents and had a good talk with them,
and I'm going to consider what they've said and kind of
think on it overnight." The clock is ticking. Take action now! (Quelle: Marin Institute, 25.4.08) |
Dringend: Geben Sie dem Gouverneur von Maryland, USA, einen weiteren Stoss. | 04/25/2008 |
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ECJ: Different tax treatment of
beer and wine in Sweden does not infringe Community Law
(Case C-167/05)
8 April 2008. The European Court of Justice has dismissed the Commission action against Sweden on 14 April 2005 and considered that different tax treatment of beer and wine in Sweden does not infringe community law. The Court has dismissed the Commission action for considering that “given the difference in selling price between a litre of wine and a litre of beer, the difference in excise duty is not liable to influence consumer behaviour.” (Source: Eurocare Newsletter March-April 2008) |
Verschiedene Behandlung von Wein und Bier bei der Besteuerung in Schweden ist nicht gegen EU-Recht. | 04/24/2008 |
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The European Parliament is preparing its report on the Commission’s proposal on labelling. Last 30 January the European Commission adopted a proposal on the provision of food information to consumers. The proposal does however exempt alcoholic beverages from the obligation to list the ingredients. Only Mixed alcoholic beverages (alcopops) will have to provide information on their ingredients and nutrient content on the front of the bottle. (Source: Eurocare Newsletter March-April 2008) with links and a time-table of further discussions. |
Das Europ. Parlament bereitet seinen Bericht zum Vorschlag der Kommission betr. Etikettierung vor. | 04/24/2008 |
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The European Commission on 14 February 2008 adopted a proposal to review the Directive on the general arrangements for products subject to excise duty (i.e. alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and mineral oils) which dates from 1992. The aim of the proposal is to liberalise existing rules for alcoholic beverages bought in one Member State and transported to another and to simplify rules on the commercial movement of excise goods. |
Die EU-Kommission hat am 14.2.08 einen Vorschlag genehmigt, die Direktive betr. die Handhabung der Warensteuern zu revidieren. | 04/24/2008 |
| The Newsletter of Eurocare March-April 2008 is online available. Eurocare Newsletter March-April 2008 It brings many interesting information from Europe. Some of them we show here in a short way. | Der Newsletter von Eurocare März-April 08 ist erschienen. | 04/24/2008 |
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The first youth network on alcohol policy was established in Budapest, from 28-30 March: Alcohol Policy Youth Network (APYN). The Constitutive meeting gathered more than 30 people in the European Youth Centre of the Hungarian capital. One of the major’s goals of the APYN is to capacitate young people to be active players at the definition, implementation and evaluation of alcohol policies and programmes at the local, national, European and international levels. |
Gründungs-Sitzung des
Alcohol Policy Youth Network (APYN) in Budapest
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04/24/2008 |
| Here's what you can do. In a very rare move, the Joint Commission has invited public comment about its consideration of quality requirements for hospital SBI services. Your voice needs to be part of this discussion. A strong showing of public support has a very good chance of influencing what the Joint Commission does next. The window of opportunity is short. Please do two important things now. Click Here to Submit Your Comments Online. The Joint Commission has set up a website to accept public comments. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Register" to sign up for a free account, then return to the main page to post your comment. Even if you agree with comments already posted it's important to reinforce them, especially if you can cite your own experience. (Source: Join Together, 04/23/08) | Aufruf für amerikanische Leser betr. Qualitätsverbesserungen an Spitälern. | 04/24/2008 |
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Pope Offers Anti-Drug
Message to Young Americans. On his first visit to
the U.S., Pope Benedict told young Americans they should
cherish their freedoms but also be wary of the
temptations that freedom can bring, including addiction.
(Source:
Join Together,
04/22/08) Comment: It would be nice if the Pope would speak in Europe about addiction, too. Especially to his Bavarian people who are the leading fanatic alcohol lobbyists, keeping back necessary reforms in public health. |
Der Papst bietet den jungen Amerikanern eine Anti-Drogen-Botschaft. | 04/22/2008 |
| EU Official To Alcohol Industry: Stop Marketing to Kids. The European Union Health Commissioner called on the alcohol industry to stop marketing to youth, but stopped short of recommending legislative action. Speaking at the European Alcohol and Health Forum in Brussels, Androulla Vassiliou, the health chief of the 27-country region, said that alcohol was a factor in 195,000 deaths in the EU annually. Given that over 5 percent of those deaths involved automobile accidents, she noted that youth were significantly at risk. Several industry leaders, among them Anheuser-Busch, Diageo, Heineken International, and Bacardi-Martini, have stated they are committed to limiting alcohol abuse. But Vassiliou said the companies need to do more. "Committing to action is one thing, delivering is another thing." Vassiliou said she would re-examine the results of any industry marketing changes next year. (Source: Join Together, 04/17/08) | Die EU-Kommissarin für Gesundheit verlangte: Stoppt Alkoholmarketing Richtung Kinder. | 04/22/2008 |
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Personal Battles Make Him a Better Advocate, Kennedy Says. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.), a leading figure in the effort to pass a House bill expanding coverage for people needing mental health and addiction treatment, says his personal struggles with depression, alcoholism and substance abuse provide a perspective that makes him a powerful advocate in Congress for improved mental health care coverage. (Source: Join Together, 04/16/08) Associated Press, 04/16/08 |
Mit sich selber durchgestandene Kämpfe machten ihn zum besseren Fürsprecher, sagt Kennedy. | 04/18/2008 |
| Alcopops Market Spikes in Australia. Availability of high alcohol pre-mixed drinks is rising faster than any other alcohol beverage in Australia, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). (Source: Join Together, 15.04.08) | Alcopop-Verkäufe nehmen in Australien rasant zu. | 04/16/2008 |
| Exclusive Interview: Philip J. Cook. Philip J. Cook is the ITT/Sanford Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics and Sociology at Duke University. He is also the author of Paying the Tab: The Costs and Benefits of Alcohol Control, (Princeton University Press, 2007). Cook spoke with Marin Institute recently about his book, the post-probition era, and research that shows how higher alcohol taxes are good public policy. (Source: Marin Institute, Alcohol News April 2008) | Im Newsletter April 08 des Marin Institutes ist u.a. ein Exklusiv-Interview mit Philip J. Cook zu lesen. | 04/15/2008 |
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A very sad message came through from Zagreb: Visnja
Hudolin is dead. With her, the great initiators of
the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment are in the past.
Herself, being a professor of psychiatry and
neurology, together with her late husband, prof. dr.
Vladimir Hudolin of Zagreb, Croatia, did the
pioneering work of developing the social-ecological
approach to alcohol-related problems, and founded a
great movement with affiliates in more than 30
nations. The funeral will take place in Zagreb on
Thursday 17th April.
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Mit Visnja Hudolin ist eine grosse Pionierin der Alkohol-Rehabilitation gestorben. | 04/14/2008 |
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End NCAA Alcohol Ads,
College Officials Say In a letter to NCAA President Myles Brand, a group of more than 100 college presidents and athletic directors called for a ban on beer ads during broadcasts of NCAA basketball games, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). (Quelle: Join Together, 04/11/08) |
Stoppt NCAA Alkoholreklame, sagen amerikanische College-Offizielle. | 04/14/2008 |
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Prevention Taskforce Misses Opportunities, Australian
Medical Association.
AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said the Government's Prevention Health Taskforce has missed two opportunities - firstly, the chance to get on with the job and prevent the human damage and save money, and secondly, ignoring direct clinical involvement. At the centre of the strategy is the role of the doctor. "A great deal of prevention and management comes from GPs. It is incomprehensible that the Taskforce doesn't include a practising GP. (Source: Medical News Today, 04/10/08) |
Die Taskforce für Prävention verpasse Gelegenheiten, sagt die Australische Ärzte-gesellschaft | 04/13/2008 |
| The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) is an online resource that provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels has updated till 1/1/07. (Quelle: Join Together, 04/11/08) | The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) hat seine Daten bis 1.1.07 aktualisiert. | 04/11/2008 |
| Doctors' leaders in Wales have set up a petition on the Downing Street website, to increase support for a reduction in the permitted blood alcohol level for driving. The BMA wants to see the maximum level reduced from 80mg per 100ml, to 50mg. (Source: Medical News Today, 04/08/08) | BMA Cymru Wales, England, Puts Pressure On The Prime Minister To Cut The Drink Drive Limit | 04/11/2008 |
| Beer Pong's Popularity Growing. The drinking game Beer Pong has become mainstream entertainment, moving from ad hoc games in college campuses to professional tables and tournaments in bars, At the World Series of Beer Pong, held in Las Vegas in January, 296 teams from the U.S. and Canada competed for a $50,000 grand prize. (Source: Join Together, 04/07/08) | Bier-Pong's Popularität wächst in den USA. | 04/09/2008 |
| Australian Parents Face Mandatory Classes When Kids are Caught Drinking. The state government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia requires parents of underage drinkers to attend mandatory counseling sessions with their kids or face a $500 fine. (Source: Join Together, 04/08/08) | Australische Eltern müssen mit Unterricht rechnen, wenn ihre Kinder beim Alkoholkonsum erwischt werden. | 04/09/2008 |
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Bills to Lower Drinking Age
Filed in Seven States Seven U.S. states are considering legislation that would lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 either for all residents or for members of the military. Lawmakers in Missouri, South Dakota, Vermont and Minnesota have introduced measures to lower the drinking age for everyone, while the military-only bills have been filed in Kentucky, Wisconsin, and South Carolina. (Source: Join Together, 04.04.08) Comment: It would be profitable for the alcohol industry, the automobile business and the health sector. All others would loose, many even their life. |
In 7 Staaten der USA kommen Gesetzesvorschläge, das Mindestalter von 21 auf 18 zu senken. | 04/07/2008 |
| Open Alcohol Forum – Conference Announcement: On 17 April, in the framework of the European Alcohol and Health forum, the Commission will organise an ‘Open Forum’ in Brussels. The European Alcohol and Health Forum was established by the Commission as one of the cornerstones of the EU communication strategies to support Member States in reducing alcohol-related harm. The ‘Open Forum’ will provide a platform for general exchange of information and discussion with a broad range of interested parties. All organisations and individuals with a particular interest in the reduction of alcohol-related harm may participate in the Forum. Further information Registration is required | Die EU lädt zum Open Alcohol Forum | 04/07/2008 |
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Ban on Alcohol Ads in School Newspapers Voided. The state of Virginia cannot ban student newspapers from accepting alcohol ads, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Court Judge M. Hannah Lauck ruled that the ban in the Virginia Administrative Code on all but limited references to alcohol in restaurant ads violated the First Amendment rights of students. (Source: Join Together, 04/03/08) |
Der Staat Virginia, USA, hat nicht das Recht, den Studenten-Zeitungen die Alkoholreklame zu verbieten. | 04/06/2008 |
| U.K.: Toll of Teenage Drinking Revealed. "Teenagers are drinking an average of 44 bottles of wine or 177 pints of beer a year each, a study suggests. Almost 10,000 15-to-16-year-olds in the North West of England were questioned as part of the study into underage drinking and violence. The report, produced by Liverpool John Moores University, found as many as 40% of teenagers in poor areas binge drink. Recent high-profile murders in the region were carried out by teenagers who had been drinking heavily… The report also found that poor children were 45% more likely to be violent after drinking than children in affluent areas." (Source: Harvard World Health News, 4/03/08) BBC News Online, March 28, 2008 | Ausmass des Alkoholkonsums Minderjähriger in England enthüllt. | 04/04/2008 |
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Help Stop NCAA Alcohol Advertising.
The
Campaign for Alcohol-Free Sports TV (a project of the Center
for Science in the Public Interest) has circulated a letter from
University of New Hampshire President Mark Huddleston and
University of Rhode Island President Robert Carothers asking
other college Presidents and Athletic Directors to sign onto a
letter to NCAA President Myles Brand urging the organization to
take action to end all alcohol advertising -- including beer ads --
on NCAA sports telecasts. So far, more than 40 college
Presidents and Athletic Directors have signed onto the letter.
We need your help: please contact your local
college President asking him or her to add his/her name to the
letter and help send a strong message
to the NCAA that the beer ads must go!
(Source:
Join Together,
04/02/08)
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Helft die Alkoholreklame bei NCCA (USA) zu stoppen. | 04/04/2008 |
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Task Force Marketing Communication - Chair's report Task Force meeting of 05/03/2008 |
Europ. Alkohol- und Gesundheits-Forum | 04/02/2008 |
| Androulla Vassiliou, the new Commissioner for Health has opened a personal website. Alcohol and addiction are not mentioned on her list of priorities! She shows a quote of the month: "health is wealth". | Androulla Vassiliou, die neue EU-Kommissarin für Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz. | 04/02/2008 |
| More Movie Theaters Selling Alcohol. More than 400 movie theaters nationwide now sell alcohol, up from only 14 in 1997, despite concerns about drinking by underage moviegoers. (Source: Join Together, 03/27/08) | In den USA verkaufen immer mehr Kinos auch Alkohol. | 03/28/2008 |
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In Maryland, USA, alcohol industry lobbyists are working overtime to ensure young people's easy access to alcopops. House Bill 879 would change state law to classify flavored malt beverages (aka alcopops) as "beer." If this change is enacted, it would keep tax rates on the products very low by locking in a 9-cent-per-gallon beer tax, as opposed to the state's $1.50 tax on distilled spirits. Higher taxes help keep the products out of the hands of youth. That's why we need you to act now. Lawmakers will vote on the bill this week. Please contact Michael Busch (D), Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates and urge him to stop House Bill 879 in committee. Maryland's youth can't wait. Take Action Today. (Source: Marin Institute, 3/27/08 |
Die Jugend von Maryland, USA kann nicht warten. Hilf mit, jetzt! Aufruf des Marin Institutes in Kalifornien. | 03/28/2008 |
| U.K.: Trial Scheme to Breathalyse Children. "Children could be breathalysed under radical new plans to tackle underage drinking. Police officers will also use test strips to check to see if soft drinks have been mixed with alcohol. Under the new plans, which are to be piloted in North Wales, teenagers could be stopped in the street and tested for alcohol. Teens who are found with alcohol or who fail the test will be taken home to their parents…But the Children's Society warned that the new measures wouldn't be enough to tackle the problem." (Quelle: Harvard World Health News, 27.3.08) The Guardian, 27.3.08 | Versuch in England mit Alkoholtests für Kinder. | 03/27/2008 |
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English shops defy attempt to curb binge drinking. Shops are defying
attempts by the government to clamp down on cheap alcohol and binge
drinking, according to a leaked letter seen by The Observer.
Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, raised taxes on beer, wine and
spirits in his Budget following warnings from doctors that
supermarkets and corner shops were selling drink too cheaply and
irresponsibly. Rather than putting their prices up, however, stores
are attempting to force suppliers to absorb the cost of the rise so
that they can carry on aggressively price-cutting. Brewers which
refuse to co-operate have been warned their contracts may not be
renewed. (Source:
Harvard World Health News, 3/27/08)
guardian.co.uk, 3/23/08 Comment: Rising alcohol taxation is not sufficient. There have to be fixed mininimal prices too. |
Englische Supermarkets sträuben sich gegen Preiserhöhungen durch erhöhte Steuern. | 03/27/2008 |
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Maryland the Latest Target in Industry Bid to
See Alcopops Classified as Beer Maryland's attorney general says that so-called "alcopops" should be treated like hard-liquor products under the law, but some members of the state legislature want sweetened alcoholic drinks like Smirnoff Ice and Mike's Hard Lemonade classified and taxed like beer.(Source: Join Together, 03/26/08) |
Maryland, USA ist das letzte Ziel der Alkoholindustrie, wo sie versucht, Alcopops als Bier klassifiziert zu erhalten. | 03/27/2008 |
| 1,600 Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking Scheduled in USA. The federal government is cosponsoring a series of more than 1,600 town-hall meetings nationwide in March and April focused on the problem of underage drinking. The intent of the meetings is to raise awareness of the dangers of underage drinking and educate parents, community leaders and others on how to combat the problem locally. (Source: Join Together, 03/25/08) | 1600 "Stadthaus-Meetings" in den USA zum Thema Alkoholkonsum Minderjähriger. | 03/26/2008 |
| Utah Alcopop Restrictions Signed into Law. Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. has signed a bill that bans sales of so-called "alcopop" drinks from grocery stores after initially objecting to the measure.(Quelle: Join Together, 03/21/08) | Der Gouverneur von UTAH, USA unterschrieb ein Gesetz zur Einschränkung des Verkaufs von Alcopops. | 03/24/2008 |
| Responding to the Australian prime minister's crackdown on binge drinking, Foster's Group Ltd. announced that it will cap the amount of alcohol in its premixed drink products, stop adding "energy" ingredients like caffeine and taurine to drinks, and drop brands like the high-alcohol Cougar XS, a mix of bourbon and cola. Single-serving containers of Foster's mixed drinks will be limited to 20 grams of alcohol, although that is still equivalent to the amount of alcohol in two standard drinks. (Source: Join Together, 03/24/08) | Foster's Group Ltd. in Australien senkt den Alkoholgehalt in Alcopops. | 03/24/2008 |
| Russian Vodka Designed to Appeal to Women. A Russian company is marketing new "Ladies" vodka strictly to appeal to women, but experts worry that the product will only make the nation's rampant alcohol problems worse. (Source: Join Together, 03/19/08) | Nun kommt ein russischer Wodka speziell für Frauen. | 03/20/2008 |
| Budweiser: The Official Beer of Missouri? Budweiser is the "official beer" of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and now some state legislators want to make the Anheuser-Busch brew the official beer of the state of Missouri, too. (Source: Join Together, .03/19/08) | Staatsparlamentarier in Missouri wollen, dass das Bier von Anheuser-Busch das Staats-Bier werde. | 03/20/2008 |
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Calling time on young people's alcohol
consumption: Editorial in
"The Lancet",
2008; 371:871.
(payable,
German
version free Comment: Excellent article |
Eltern tragen größte Verantwortung zur Drosselung des jugendlichen Alkoholkonsums: Leitartikel in der britischen Fachzeitung "The Lancet" | 03/16/2008 |
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Australian Medical Association Supports Growing Momentum To End
Alcohol Abuse Among Australians. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said that the AMA is encouraged by the growing momentum by the Government to end alcohol abuse in all areas of the Australian community. She said that today's agreement by Australia's six major sporting bodies to work together to address binge drinking among young people is another important step. (Source: Medical News Today, 03/14/08) |
Die australische Ärztegesellschaft AMA unterstützt die wachsende Bewegung, die den Alkohol-Missbrauch bei Australiern stoppen will. | 03/15/2008 |
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Der australische Ministerpräsident will jungen Alkoholkonsumenten die Gefahren des Binge Drinking aufzeigen. | 03/13/2008 |
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Maryland Lawmakers Back Off Criminal
Penalties for Giving Alcohol to Minors. The Maryland Senate has approved a bill that calls for fines of up to $2,500 for a first offense of providing alcohol to a minor, but eliminated a provision that would have allowed prosecutors to call for up to 60 days in jail for offenders.(Source: Join Together, 03/12/08) Comment by a reader: It doesn't matter how heavy the penalties are in the law. The prosecuters only give $50 instead of $2500. |
Der Senat von Maryland, USA hat ein Gesetz betr. Abgabe von Alkohol an Minderjährige verabschiedet. | 03/13/2008 |
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"HSCNews Bulletin,
number 19-20, mid-February to mid-March 2008. Each
Bulletin provides
details about the latest activities of the 4,000 members of the
Health and Social Campaigners’ Network International: The February
2008 newsletter of the
Effretikon,
Switzerland-based
alkoholpolitik conducted a global roundup of the latest
developments—good and bad--on the prevention of ‘binge drinking’.
Included are the following: Chinese producers of alcoholic drinks
lobbying for workers in the country to be able to drink alcohol
during the working day; Hungary passing legislation to allow the
licences of drivers who have any alcohol in their blood to be
revoked; and a French court
rules that all press articles about alcohol
must contain a health warning. Hermann T. Meyer, head of
alkoholpolitik,
regards the latest activities with some pessimism: “Mostly
authorities try to avoid evidence-based measures [aimed at reducing
excessive drinking]. But, in Comment: We are glad and thankful for the propaganda. |
HSCNews Bulletin, number 19-20, mid-February to mid-March 2008. Jedes Bulletin bringt Details über die letzten Aktivitäten der 4000 Mitglieder des Internat. Netzwerks der Gesundheits- und Sozial-Kampagnen-Aktivisten. | 03/13/2008 |
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Tax Hike On Booze Is The Right Way Forward, Say Doctors, UK The BMA is pleased that one of the recommendations in its recent report on alcohol misuse, to increase taxation on alcohol, has been adopted by the Chancellor of Exchequer, Alistair Darling, in yesterday's budget. (Source: Medical News Today, 03/13/08) |
Alkoholsteuern erhöhen ist der richtige Weg, sagen die Ärzte in England. | 03/13/2008 |
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EU: New financial mechanisms and funding opportunities in
2008. To ensure appropriate participation in the Second Programme of Community action in the field of Health (2008-13) and fulfilment of all the programme objectives, a wider variety of financing mechanisms are offered. Call for proposals, 3/12/08 Deadline to apply: 05/23/08 |
Die EU ruft auf, Gesuche für finanzielle Beitrage zu stellen und offeriert neue Bedingungen. | 03/12/2008 |
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Catholic Church Lists Drug Use as Sin
A list of "new sins" enumerated by a top Vatican officials include use of mind-altering drugs, pollution and genetic experiments in addition to old standards like lust and greed. (Quelle: Join Together, 03/11/08) Comment: Does Vatican Officials know that alcohol is a mind-altering drug? |
Die Katholische Kirche verbreitet eine Liste "neuer Sünden". | 03/12/2008 |
| McCain's Close Alcohol Ties Worry Advocates. Republican US-presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has close ties with the alcohol industry, including a wife who serves as chair of her family's Anheuser-Busch distributorship and a son who serves as the company's chief financial officer. McCain himself also once worked as the head publicist for the Arizona-based distributor, Hensley & Co. (Source: Join Together, 03/10/08) | Die engen Beziehungen des republikanischen US- Präsidentschaftskandidaten McCain zur Alkoholindustrie. | 03/11/2008 |
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In 2004 the international alcohol industry organized a conference in Warsaw just after the big Bridging the Gap Conference in the same place. Now happens the same story again. In Barcelona will take place in April "Building Capacity for Action", European Alcohol Policy conference (see "Events"); and now comes the announcement of the 4th International Conference on Alcohol and Harm Reduction. The conference will be held in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, May 11, 2008. The topic of the conference is ‘Alcohol and Youth’. It is organized by ICAP and its network. |
Die Alkohol-Industrie organisiert wie 2004 eine Tagung nach einer Tagung der Public Health Gemeinde am selben Ort. | 03/10/2008 |
| "The Globe" Issue 3/2007 and Issue 1/2008 from Global Alcohol Alliance is online available: "Global Advocacy Grows". | The Globe 3/2007 und 1/2008 ist erschienen. | 03/08/2008 |
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Teen driving loses gas. Fewer licenses, fewer deaths: Since
strict rules took effect in 1999 in Colorado, USA, the number of
16-year-old drivers has dropped. So have fatalities.
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Starker Rückgang der Zahl jugendlicher Lenker in Colorado, USA | 03/07/2008 |
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Parity Bill Passed by U.S. House of
Representatives In a major victory for addiction treatment and recovery advocates, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would mandate that insurers cover addiction and mental illness on par with other illnesses. (Source: Join Together, 03/06/08) |
Das "Parity" Gesetz wurde vom U.S. House of Representatives genehmigt. | 03/07/2008 |
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Beer with an alcohol content of up to 13.9 percent could be sold in
Alabama under a measure approved by the state House of
Representatives. Previously, Alabama law prohibited sales of beer
with an alcohol content higher than 6 percent. The bill passed by a
narrow margin, 28-42, and now goes to the state Senate for
consideration. (Source:
Join Together, 03/06.08)
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Das state House of Representatives von Alabama, USA genehmigt per Gesetz den Verkauf von Bier mit bis 13.9% Alkohol. | 03/07/2008 |
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BMA comment on 24-hour licensing review. (U.K.) Commenting on the results of today’s review of licensing laws in England and Wales, the BMA’s Head of Science and Ethics, Dr Vivienne Nathanson, says: “It is essential that the government continues to review 24-hour licensing, not only for its effect on crime but also its impact on public health. Research has already indicated a possible link between 24-hour licensing and increases in alcohol-related cases in A&E units. If this is confirmed in larger studies, the government must act." (Quelle: Medical News Today, 3/05/08) BMA press release, 3/04/08 |
Die britische Ärztegesellschaft kommentiert den Bericht zu den Patentgesetzen in England und Wales. | 03/06/2008 |
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Philip Morris to End Research Funding
Program U.S. universities may no longer need to wrestle with the ethical dilemma of accepting funding from tobacco company Philip Morris: the firm has announced that it is ending its external research grant program.(Quelle: Join Together, 05.03.08) Comment: How wonderful it would be if the alcohol industry would give up its external research grant program! |
Philip Morris beendet Programm zur Finanzierung von auswärtiger Forschung. | 03/06/2008 |
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Good Causes = the Best
Promotion for Big Alcohol. In a classic industry move, P.
Diddy and Diageo are collaborating with a charity for some shameless
self-promotion. This time the cause is Dress for Success, an
organization that promotes the economic independence of
disadvantaged women. And the project at hand is the sale of a $30
scarf... (Source: Marin Institute, 5.3.08) |
Gutes tun - die beste Werbung für die Alkoholindustrie. | 03/05/2008 |
| We succeeded at getting CBS to run a national story about alcoholic energy drinks. On Wednesday, February 27, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric aired a national exposé highlighting alcoholic energy drinks. Titled “Alcohol, Tobacco Products Aimed At Teens” the segment featured an interview with Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal. The story addressed serious health risks associated with combining alcohol with caffeine and other energy ingredients. (Source: Marin Institute, 3/05/08) | Das Marin Institute meldet: Wir haben es geschafft. CBS hat national eine Story über alkoholische Energy-Drinks ausgestrahlt. | 03/05/2008 |
| Higher Alcohol Taxes to Combat U.K. Drinking Problems. The British government is considering increases in wine and liquor taxes in order to curb the nation's appetite for alcohol. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, reportedly is considering a tax increase of about $2 per quart of liquor and 40 cents per bottle of wine. If included in the budget this week, the increase in the liquor tax would be Britain's first in a decade. British officials also are expected to report that the nation's experiment with allowing drinking 24 hours a day has not prevented alcohol-related crime as hoped. (Source: Join Together, 03/04/08) | Die englische Regierung erwägt, die Steuern auf Wein und Schnaps zu erhöhen. | 03/05/2008 |
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New Alcoholic Energy Drinks, Hangover 'Cures'
Coming to Market. The beverage industry showed off a variety of new alcoholic energy drinks and products designed to prevent hangovers and other ill effects of alcohol overconsumption during a recent Las Vegas trade show. Anheuser-Busch, SABMiller and Fortune Brands were among the exhibitors at the Nightclub & Bar Show, which featured previews of a number of new products intended to help young drinkers stay up and drink all night without being incapacitated the next day. (Source: Join Together, 03/04/08) |
Die Alkohol-Industrie wird neue Energy-Drinks auf den Markt bringen, die den Kater verhindern sollen. | 03/05/2008 |
| Second Infoday in Luxembourg on 17 March 2008 The Infoday in Luxembourg has attracted great interest and many applicants were put on the waiting list. Therefore, the PHEA decided to organise another infoday on 17 March 2008 in order to provide all interested persons with opportunity to obtain first-hand information on the new Health Programme and on the current Calls for proposals. Please note that you will have to register again if you want to participate in the event on 17 March. Deadline for registration is 10 March. Please fill out this form: Second information day registration and send it to PHEA-INFODAY@ec.europa.eu Consult the list of national information days organised in other countries | Zweiter Informationstag in Luxembourg am 17.3.08 über das neue EU-Gesundheitsprogramm und zum Aufruf für Vorschläge. | 03/04/2008 |
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Action Alert:
Call
your US Representative today and ask him or her to vote "Yes" on H.R.
1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act,
when it comes to the floor of the House for a vote. Ask him or her
to vote "No" on any amendments to weaken the bill.
Call today to end insurance
discrimination! Call now here! |
03/04/2008 | |
| The Portland City Council unanimously endorsed a sweeping blueprint for a five year, city-wide drug strategy designed to provide a "better life for all of Portland's children and families, neighborhoods, and businesses." "The culture of tolerating drugs needs to change," said Portland Mayor Tom Potter in touting the plan that he helped initiate. The plan is designed to change the public's knowledge and attitudes about the abuse of drugs and alcohol and would set the stage for taking direct action that would prevent substance abuse and change lives. (Source: Join Together, 02/29/08) | Der Stadtrat von Portland, OR, USA genehmigte eine Drogen-Strategie für die ganze Stadt. | 03/03/2008 |
| Parents Blame Bar, Friends for Daughter's Drinking Death. The family of a Minnesota woman who died of an alcohol overdose after a night of drinking to celebrate her 21st birthday is suing the bar and friends who provided her with alcohol. Amanda Jax died with a .046 blood-alcohol content after a night of drinking with friends at the Sidelines Bar and Grill in Mankato, Minn. (Source: Join Together, 02/29/08) | Eltern klagen gegen Bar und Freunde wegen ihrer Tochter's Tod. | 03/03/2008 |
| EU-Commission Decision No 2008/170/EC on the adoption of the work plan for 2008 for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013), and on the selection, award and other criteria for financial contributions to the actions of this programme 2/29/08 | EU-Kommissions-Entscheid über den Arbeits-Plan 2008 usw. in vielen Sprachen abrufbar. | 03/03/2008 |
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The EU Public Health Programme has published its 'Call for
proposals 2008' which allows organisations to participate under
a variety of financing mechanisms.
The Programme makes a clear distinction between 'grants for an action' and 'operating grants' Specified at SANCO's website, the 2008 financing mechanisms include: - call for project proposals - operating grants - call for conference proposals - joint actions by the Community and Member States as well as other (third) countries participating in the Programme - tendering of actions to achieve a Programme objective The deadline to apply for funding is 5/23/08. More information can be found at DG SANCO website: http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_programme/howtoapply/call_for_propal_en.htm |
Das EU Programm Öffentliche Gesundheit hat seinen "Aufruf für Vorschläge 2008" veröffentlicht. | 03/01/2008 |
| CSPI to Sue Anheuser-Busch, Miller over Alcoholic Energy Drinks. Lawyers for the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest served Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing Company with notices of CSPI's intent to sue the companies over a new generation of caffeinated alcoholic drinks. Drinks such as Anheuser-Busch's Bud Extra and Tilt, and Miller's Sparks, have more alcohol than beer and contain stimulant additives that are not officially approved for use in alcoholic drinks, including caffeine, taurine, ginseng, or guarana. (Quelle: Join Together, 02/28/08) | CSPI wird Anheuser-Busch, Miller wegen alkoholischen Energy Drinks verklagen. | 03/01/2008 |
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Women Drinkers to Be Target of Ad Campaign.
"Women in their thirties and forties are
to be targeted in a government anti-drinking advertising campaign
featuring graphic warnings that their behaviour could lead to breast
cancer or liver failure. Ministers have approved the controversial
move in a bid to try to persuade women, especially middle-aged wine
drinkers, to cut down amid evidence that their excessive consumption
is wrecking their health. We want to ensure that women know the
consequences of drinking, and know more about units so they can
decide how much they are going to drink,' the minister said."
(Source: Harvard
World Health News, 2/28/08)
The Observer/The Guardian, London, 2/24/08
Related story: Women: The Hidden Risks of Drinking (The Observer, London, February 24, 2008) |
Alkoholikerinnen in England sind das Ziel einer aufklärenden Inserate-Kampagne der Regierung | 02/28/2008 |
| London Shops Remove High-Alcohol Brews to Cut Crime. Hoping to reduce drug dealing, panhandling, public urination, and other problems, some London stores have stopped selling high-alcohol brews like Tennants Extra, Diamond White, and Carlsberg Special Brew. The decision by 25 supermarkets and shops to stop selling the drinks was made in cooperation with the Westminster City Council. "Cheap, super-strength alcohol is aimed at alcoholics, drug users and some of the most vulnerable and needy members of society," said council member Audrey Lewis. (Source: Join Together, 02/26/08) | Londoner Läden nehmen starke Alkoholika aus dem Gestell, um die Kriminalität zu senken. | 02/27/2008 |
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Tell Landmark Theatres: Stop Showing Alcohol Ads. Landmark is the US largest theater chain dedicated to exhibiting independent film. That’s why parents and prevention experts have been disappointed to see the company resort to marketing alcohol. Landmark Theatres are showing alcohol ads to underage youth. Tell them to stop advertising products like Patron Tequila and Stella Artois beer in PG-13 and R-rated movies. Here is a prepared form for writing |
Das Marin Institute ruft zur Aktion auf: Sagt den Landmark Theatres, sie sollen mit Alkoholreklame aufhören! | 02/27/2008 |
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Youth Binge Drinking Culture Must End, Australian Medical
Association. The AMA is calling for a partnership between Government, industry, health professionals and the community to end the binge drinking culture that is damaging the health of young Australians. A report by the Australian National Council on Drugs has revealed that one in ten high school students had been binge drinking in the past week. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said urgent action was needed to end the binge drinking culture and change young Australians' attitudes towards alcohol.(Source: Medical News Today, 2/26/08) |
Die australische Ärzte-Gesellschaft sagt, die Binge Drinking Kultur müsse aufhören. | 02/27/2008 |
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Australian Psychological Society Supports Call For Action Following
Release Of Report On Youth Alcohol Abuse. The Australian
Psychological Society (APS) called attention to the release of the
Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) report into
Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use.
This timely report coincides with concerns raised in the past weeks by the Prime Minister, Mr. Kevin Rudd, and his Health Minister, Ms Nicola Roxon, regarding the abuse of alcohol by young people. The report is a hard-hitting reminder of the effects of alcohol on our society, and particularly of the health and social effects on young people and their families. (Source: Medical News Today, 2/26/08) |
Die australische Psychologen-Gesellschaft unterstützt den Ruf für Aktion gegen den Alkoholmissbrauch der Jungen. | 02/27/2008 |
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Der Alkoholmissbrauch sei eine Epidemie, warnt der australische Premiermininister | 02/25/2008 |
| The Task Force on 'Youth-specific aspects of Alcohol' organised a workshop on 20 February 2008. The workshop was intended to help focalizing and prioritising the work of the Task Force, by presenting examples of good practice in the priority areas of the Task Force. Workshop programme and Presentations | Die Task Force on 'Youth-specific aspects of Alcohol' der EU. | 02/25/2008 |
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Stronger Government Action Needed To Tackle The Epidemic Of Alcohol
Misuse, Says New BMA Report, UK: A new hard-hitting report1 'Alcohol
misuse: tackling the UK epidemic' launched yesterday by the BMA
calls on the government to show leadership and implement a full
range of effective control policies that will reduce the burden of
alcohol misuse. (Source: Medical News Today, 2/22/08 |
Stärkere Regierungs-Aktion nötig, um die Epidemie des Alkoholmissbrauchs zu bekämpfen, sagt neuer BMA-Bericht in England. | 02/24/2008 |
| Professor Ian Gilmore, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance responds to reports in the media that Tesco are willing to discuss legislation that would limit its ability to sell cut-price alcohol, and the new BMA report on alcohol misuse:"We welcome this change of stance from Tesco that they now accept the importance of price in alcohol consumption on health related harm." (Source: Medical News Today, 2/22/08 | Das Royal College of Physicians kommentiert BMA Report und Tesco, UK | 02/24/2008 |
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Chinese Alcohol Firms Lobby for
Right to Drink During Work Day. A province in China has recently been cracking down on workers who drink alcohol on lunch breaks, raising protests from bars and the local alcohol industry. (Source: Join Together, 02/21/08) |
Chinesische Firmen lobbyieren für das Recht, dass während der Lunchzeit Alkohol konsumiert werden darf. | 02/24/2008 |
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HSCNews International,
issue 41, February 2008, ‘Winds
of change: the patient as activist’,
seeks
to make the case that patient activism is now part of the healthcare
establishment.
Issue 41 argues that patient activism will become more pervasive and
influential, and will shape future healthcare systems.
(Source:
HSCNews International,
issue 41, February 2008)
Comment: Very interesting text. But the movement of womens in the 19th centurey in response to the alcohol problem is not included. This movement became the strong movement of womens rights and was a part or connected with the movements of abstainers. |
HSCNews International, issue 41, February 2008, ‘Winds of change: the patient as activist’, | 02/24/2008 |
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State AGs in USA Demand Documents from Brewers on Energy Drinks. Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing Co. have been served with subpoenas by state attorneys general from New York, Maine, Maryland, Arizona, and Iowa investigating the sales and marketing of alcoholic energy drinks. They are demanding documents related to products like Anheuser-Busch's Tilt and Bud Extra and Miller's Sparks drinks, which contain caffeine as well as alcohol. Critics say the products target underage drinkers and are dangerous because they mix stimulants (caffeine) and depressants (alcohol). (Source: Join Together, 02/21/08) |
5 General-Staatsanwälte in USA verlangen von Anheuser-Busch und Miller Brewing Co. die Einreichung von Dokumenten. | 02/24/2008 |
| Iran May Execute Man for Chronic Drinking. An Iranian man who has been punished three times for drinking alcohol in violation of Islamic strictures now faces the death penalty. The man, identified only as Moshen, was ruled to be a "hardened and incorrigible drinker" by a court in Tehran and sentenced to death. (Source: Join Together, 02/20/08) | Iran könnte einen Mann wegen chronischem Alkohol-Konsum exekutieren. | 02/24/2008 |
| Denmark bans binge-travel advertisements directed at young people. The Consumer Ombudsman has introduced a complete ban on pub crawls, body tequilas and booze games in travel marketing directed at young people. As a result, travel agencies are no longer allowed to use alcohol as “bait” when advertising holidays. (Quelle: Eurocare Newsletter Jan./Febr. 08) | Dänemark verbietet Binge-Drinking-Reisewerbung, die sich an junge Leute richtet. | 02/20/2008 |
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Hungary enacts tough anti-DUI legislation.
With
the passing of new legislation, Hungarian drivers who have consumed
any amount of alcohol at all will immediately have their licenses
revoked. Authorities are hoping that the new, zero-tolerance
legislation will significantly reduce the number of traffic
accidents and alcohol-related auto injuries.
For full
article
http://www.b92.net/eng/news/region-article.php?yyyy=2008&mm=01&dd=20&nav_id=47093
(Source: Eurocare Newsletter Jan./Fevr. 08) |
Ungarn führt strenges Gesetz betr. Alkohol am Steuer ein. | 02/20/2008 |
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EU: Slovenian Presidency: Priorities for health
(January 2008-June 2008):
As from 1 January
2008, Slovenia - reducing the burden of cancer disease - the reduction of alcohol use and the damage associated with excessive consumption - the IT system development in healthcare (Source: Eurocare Newsletter Jan./Fevr. 08) |
Die slowenische Präsidentschaft in der EU: Prioritäten betr. Gesundheit (Jan.-Juni 2008) | 02/20/2008 |
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French Court rules all press articles about alcohol must
contain a health warning.
After Le Parisien published an
editorial article entitled, “The Triumph of Champagne,” which
reviewed various brands of champagne, the National Association for
the Prevention of Alcoholism and Addiction took the paper to court.
The court ruled that despite being an editorial, the article should
have “conformed to advertising regulations and included a health
warning on excessive drinking.” This ruling reinforces the already
established regulatory guidelines. For the full article
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news_detail.aspx?articleid=55477
(Source: Eurocare Newsletter Jan./Fevr. 08) |
Das Appellationsgericht in Paris bestätigt Urteile gegen Heineken. (15.2.08) |
02/20/2008 |
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Finland - Minister of Health pushes for abandoning Alcohol
Labelling.
The
Minister of Health and Social Services, Paula Risikko, has suggested
abandoning, as a whole, the proposal to provide all containers of
alcoholic beverages with labels warning the consumers of the health
hazards of alcohol. The introduction of alcohol warning labels was
passed by the Finnish Parliament last year and intended to begin at
the beginning of next year. It was proposed that the labels should
contain two warnings: alcohol damages the foetus and your health. EU
Commission informed |
Die finnische Gesundheits-Ministerin ist gegen Warnhinweise auf Alkohol-Etiketten. | 02/20/2008 |
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Online Alcohol Ads Illegal, French Court Rules
Siding with France's National Association for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Addiction, a Paris court has ruled that alcohol ads on the Internet are illegal and ordered brewer Heineken to delete beer ads from its websites in France. (Source: Join Together, 02/5/08) |
Das Appellationsgericht in Paris bestätigt Urteile gegen Heineken.(15.2.08) | 02/20/2008 |
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European Parliament adopts Strategy on Rights of the
Child.
EP Summary of the Report: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/file.jsp?id=5479632 |
Das Europäische Parlament genehmigt Strategie betr. Rechte des Kindes. | 02/18/2008 |
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The
European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Consumer
Protection and Public Health Executive Agency, L-Luxembourg
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Aufruf der Europäischen Kommission, Generaldirektion Gesundheit und Verbraucherschutz und Exekutivagentur für Gesundheit | 02/18/2008 |
| The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA), USA, announces a new online course, Preventing Alcohol and Drug Problems: A Course for Clergy, which offers three contact hours of education. This online course provides information on practical steps that can be taken to help the children and youth in the congregation and community (Source: Join Together, 02/14/08) | Neuer Online-Kurs für Geistliche: Alkohol- und Drogen-Prävention in USA | 02/15/2008 |
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Sparks and other alcoholic energy
drinks pose a serious risk to young people all over America.
Premixed alcoholic energy drinks are an emerging public health and
safety threat. These dangerous beverages are alarming law
enforcement, health professionals and parents because they combine
alcohol with stimulants, such as caffeine. They’re also heavily
marketed to young people. The Marin Institute alert: |
Sparks und andere alkoholische Energy-Drinks stellen für die Jungen in ganz Amerika ein grosses Risiko dar. | 02/15/2008 |
| The recent news story "Can Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol in Moderation?", which aired on ABC's Good Morning America Weekend, has created tremendous confusion among women about the safety of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly urges women not to ignore the public health warnings associated with consuming alcohol while pregnant. ACOG reiterates its long-standing position that no amount of alcohol consumption can be considered safe during pregnancy. (Source: Medical News Today, 2/8/08 | Informationssendung über "Dürfen schwangere Frauen Alkohol konsumieren", hat in Amerika grosse Konfusion verursacht. | 02/09/2008 |
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Bush's 2009 Budget Cuts $198 Million
from SAMHSA Drug-prevention advocates and others are raising the alarm over President Bush's FY2009 budget plan, which slashed $198 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and calls for elimination of the Recovery Community Support Programs and the STOP Underage Drinking program. (Source: Join Together, 2/8/08) With comments. |
US-Präsident Bush will im Budget 2009 $198 Mio. im Suchtbereich streichen. | 02/09/2008 |
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Mormons Favor Restriction of Alcopop Sales. Recently, the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) came out in support of a
proposal restricting alcopop sales in |
Mormonen in den USA sind für die Einschränkung des Alcopop-Verkaufs | 02/09/2008 |
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Alcohol Tax Increase in |
Eine Erhöhung der Alkohol-Steuern wäre in Kalifornien, USA schon lange überfällig. | 02/09/2008 |
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Super Bowl Viewers Demand End to Beer Ads: With 97.5 million viewers,
this year’s game was the most watched Super Bowl ever. And the
top-rated Super Bowl ad was for, you guessed it, Budweiser. The
Disney-inspired spot features a lovable Dalmatian training a
Clydesdale to make the Budweiser wagon team. The pair is shown
bonding and, while beer itself is nowhere to be seen the connection
to the brand is made. Of course, ad execs know that kids love
animals and Budweiser is no stranger to kid-friendly marketing
techniques. That's why more than 470 parents, health advocates, and others tired of seeing this family-oriented event used to sell beer, sent letters to the National Football League asking the company to stop the irresponsible marketing. (Source: The Marin Institute, Monthly Alcohol News & Analysis, February 2008) With excerpts of letters. |
Super Bowl Zuschauer verlangen eine Ende der Bierreklame | 02/09/2008 |
| New Fears Over Boozy Britain. "Super-sized servings of sauvignon blanc, giant goblets of grenache: wine glasses in Britain's bars are larger than ever and deepening the country's problematic relationship with alcohol, lawmakers and health officials warn. Huge measures of wine and a glut of cheap alcohol on sale at supermarkets are fueling a worrying rise in problem drinking among adults, particularly women, authorities say." (Source: Harvard World Health News, 2/7/08) Associated Press, 2/4/08 | Neue Befürchtungen betr. britischem Alkoholproblem. | 02/07/2008 |
| U.K. Considers Fines for Parents Who Let Kids Drink in Public: Great Britain's Home Office plans to announce a new policy calling for fines of up to 1,000 pounds for parents of children repeatedly caught drinking alcohol. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is proposing that parents of kids caught drinking be compelled to sign "parenting contracts" in which they agree to ban their children from visiting certain areas and makes parents accountable for children's drinking behavior. If kids are again caught drinking or in a prohibited area, parents could be hauled into court and fined. (Source: Join Together, 2/6/08) | England überlegt Bussen für Eltern, deren Kinder mehrmals mit Alkohol angetroffen werden. | 02/07/2008 |
| EU-DG SANCO: COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL POLICY AND ACTION: 1. Meeting, LUXEMBOURG, 5. November 2007, Summary Report, 2/5/08 | 02/06/2008 | |
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EU-Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection has issued
a
fact sheet on "Harmful drinking" 2007, key data and measures. Further Information • DG SANCO pages on Alcohol http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/alcohol_en.htm • The EU Public Health Portal http://health.europa.eu • Community Public Health Programme 2003-2008 http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_programme/programme_en.htm • Television Without Frontiers Directive http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/consleg/pdf/1989/en_1989L0552_do_001.pdf • Commission Recommendation on maximum permitted blood alcohol content, January 2001 http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32001H0115:EN:HTML • Council Recommendation on the drinking of alcohol by young people, in particular children and adolescents, 2001 http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/cha/c11564.htm • European Commission Road Safety Action Programme 2003-2010 http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l24257.htm |
Die EU, Generaldirektion Gesundheit und Verbraucherschutz bringt
Fact-Sheet über Alkohol "Schädliche Trinkgewohnheiten" 2007:
Grundlagen, Massnahmen und diese Links: WEITERE INFORMATIONEN |
02/06/2008 |
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The EU-Commission is proposing new legislation on food labelling.
Unfortunately alcoholic beverages are not included, except alcopops. Eurocare comment, 01/31/08 Press release EU, 1/30/08 (engl./fr) Comment: It is obvious that the alcohol industry believes in the success of labeling, otherwise its opposition wouldn't be so strong. |
EU- Verordnungsentwurf für die Etikettierung von abgepackten Lebensmitteln. | 01/31/2008 |
| Alcohol-related deaths among adults in the U.K. doubled between 1991 and 2006, according to research from the Office of National Statistics.(Source: Join Together, 1/28/08) | Rasanter Anstieg der alkoholbedingten Todesfälle in England. | 01/30/2008 |
| With the cost of alcohol-related problems impacting underage youth measuring in the billions of dollars, it's time to send a strong message to Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) demanding they stop running beer ads and make the Super Bowl truly family-friendly. Send an email to the NFL (Mit Anleitung) (Quelle: Marin Institute Newsletter The Marin Institute | Das Marin Institute ruft auf: Tell the NFL: Stop the Beer Ads! | 01/30/2008 |
| Advocates Call for Changes to Proposed Alcohol Labels: A proposed new nutrition information panel for alcoholic beverages should include alcohol-content information instead of relegating such disclosures to a smaller and less-visible part of drink packaging, and producers also should be required to provide a list of ingredients in their products, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says. (Source: Join Together, 1/25/08) | US-Fachleute verlangen Änderung der vorgeschlagenen Alkohol-Etiketten. | 01/28/2008 |
| Alcohol Killing More Brits Every Year: In 1991 the alcohol-related death rate in the United Kingdom stood at 6.9 per 100,000, it rose to 12.9 per 100,000 in 2005, and then to 13.4 per 100,000 deaths in 2006, The male alcohol-related death rate in 2006 was more than double the female rate - 18.3 per 100,000 for males compared to 8.8 per 100,000 for females. Two-thirds of alcohol-related deaths in 2006 were among males.according to the Office for National Statistics.26 Jan 2008. (Source: Medical News Today, 1/26/08) | Alkohol tötet jedes Jahr mehr Engländer. | 01/27/2008 |
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WHO
Executive did adopt an important resolution on behalf of the
Sixty-first World Health Assembly
requesting a Global Alcohol Strategy.The resolution was adopted
unanimously after 3 amendments initiated by |
Die WHO-Exekutive hat eine wichtige Resolution verabschiedet. | 01/25/2008 |
| Liquor Prices Could Be Pegged to Alcohol Content: The University of Victoria's Centre for Addictions Research has proposed that the Canadian province of British Columbia set prices for beer, wine and liquor based on each product's alcohol content. (Source: Join Together, 1/25/08) | Die Preise für alkoholische Getränke könnten nach Alkoholgehalt abgestuft werden. | 01/25/2008 |
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Health determinants: Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum, 1/25/08 Task Forces section updated |
Das Europäische Alkohol- und Gesundheits-Forum der EU hat Dokumente herausgebracht. | 01/25/2008 |
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Take Action to Label Alcopops: Last year, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE)made a groundbreaking decision to properly tax flavored malt beverages or "alcopops" as hard alcohol. The Marin Institute in California asks you now to call on Governor Schwarzenegger and Renee Zito, his director of the state Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP), to support AB 346, a bill that would require clear labeling of alcopops. (Source: Marin Institute Newsletter, 1/24/08) Take Action Now Read More About AB 346 |
Das Marin Institute in Kalifornien ruft auf, mitzuhelfen, damit Alcopops also solche klar etikettiert werden. | 01/24/2008 |
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MP Calls For Tougher Online Retail Age Checks, UK: An MP is calling
for a change in the law to force online retailers to introduce
tougher age verification to prevent children being able to buy
alcohol, cigarettes or pornography on the internet. The Ten Minute
Rule Bill proposed by Labour MP for Luton South, Margaret Moran,
seeks to make it a statutory requirement for retailers to verify the
ages of consumers who attempt to purchase age-restricted goods such
as alcohol, cigarettes, pornography, or try to gamble online. She
wants to see any retailer who fails to do this face a hefty fine or
even imprisonment. (Source: Medical News Today, 1/24/08) |
Englisches Parlamentsmitglied verlangt strengere Alterskontrollen bei Käufen im Internet. | 01/24/2008 |
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Overview of health strategy Health strategy Page updated |
Die EU hat neue Übersetzungen angeboten. | 01/22/2008 |
| Drink Specials Attacked After Minn. Deaths. Minnesota lawmakers are considering restrictions on cheap drink specials after the deaths of four college-age people from alcohol-related causes over the last few months. (Source: Join Together, 1/22/08) | In Minnesota sollen billige Trinkangebote (-Aktionen) verboten werden. | 01/22/2008 |
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Licenses, Scanners Could Be Used to
Track Drinking Habits. The rising practice of scanning
electronic drivers' licenses at bars and restaurants could be used
to track drinking and dining habits. (Source:
Join Together,
1/22/08)
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Fahrausweise scannen könnte verwendet werden, um Trinkgewohnheiten festzustellen. | 01/22/2008 |
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Alcohol Tax Plan Dies in S.D. Senate.
Faced with strong opposition from the liquor industry, a measure
that would have raised the alcohol tax in South Dakota was killed in
a Senate committee. Backers, including the South Dakota County
Commissioners Association, vowed to gather enough petitions to put
the measure before voters in November. (Source: Join Together,1/18/08) Associated Press 01/16/08. |
Der Plan, die Alkoholsteuern in Süd-Dakota, USA zu erhöhen, scheiterte im Senat. | 01/18/2008 |
| The Tennessee Senate voted 24-6 to allow individuals with handgun permits to carry their weapons into establishments that serve alcohol, including bars and restaurants. (Source: Join Together,1/18/08) WTVF-5 in Nashville, 1/16/08. | Der Senat von Tennessee, USA, erlaubt Schusswaffen in Bars. | 01/18/2008 |
| Book Traces History of Alcohol and Tobacco Marketing. University of Michigan professor Pamela Pennock has penned "Advertising Sin and Sickness," which explores the history of alcohol and tobacco marketing between 1950 and 1990. (Source: Join Together, 1/16/08) | Ein neues Buch verfolgt die Geschichte des Alkohol- und Tabak-Marketings in USA | 01/17/2008 |
| Alcohol Content of California Wines Rising. The alcohol content of California wines has been creeping upward, a trend that some winemakers would like to see reversed. (Source: Join Together, 1/16/08) | Der Alkoholgehalt der kalifornischen Weine steigt. | 01/17/2008 |
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S.D. Lawmakers Urged to Raise Alcohol
Tax to Address Related Problems. A dime-a-drink increase in
South Dakota's alcohol tax would raise $35 million to help pay for
policing, jails, and other programs to address problems related to
alcohol abuse, county officials told state lawmakers.
(Source:
Join Together, 1/8/08)
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In Süd-Dakota, USA, haben County-Offizielle die Parlamentarier aufgefordert, die Alkohol-Steuer zu erhöhen. | 01/16/2008 |
| The EU has published new documents, 01/14/08 on the European Alcohol and Health Forum | European Alcohol and Health Forum Update mit neuen Dokumenten. | 01/14/2008 |
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The EU has published some material in other languages: Harmful Drinking
Publication available electronically
Attitudes towards alcohol
Special Eurobarometer 272b Alcohol-related harm in Europe - Key data
Publication available electronically
Alcohol in Europe - A public health perspective
Publication available electronically
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Die EU hat einige Veröffentlichungen übersetzt. | 01/10/2008 |
| Drinkers Drawn to Absinthe's Mystique. Absinthe, a long-banned liquor that recently became legal for sale in the U.S., is attracting new fans with its legendary reputation and air of exclusivity. (Source: Join Together, 8.1.08) | Alkoholkonsumenten werden in den USA von der Mystik des Absinths angezogen. | 01/09/2008 |
| School Pays to Increase Friday Classes, Curb Student Drinking. The University of Iowa is offering extra funding to departments that schedule more Friday classes, as part of an initiative to curb student partying that increasingly begins on Thursday nights and continues through the weekend. (Source: Join Together, 8.1.08) | Die Universität von Iowa, USA, zahlt Beiträge an Abteilungen, die mehr Freitagsklassen führen. | 01/09/2008 |
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Physician Screening for Alcohol
Cost-Effective but Underutilized Screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems, delivered during routine patient visits to their doctor's office, can be just as effective as common preventative measures like childhood immunizations and advising patients to take aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attacks.(Source: Join Together, 01/08/08) |
Das Ansprechen auf Alkoholprobleme bei ärztlichen Routineuntersuchungen. | 01/09/2008 |
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Subsidizing Big Alcohol in USA (as elsewhere). While we know that raising alcohol taxes is one of the most effective policies available to reduce alcohol harm, industry has been a master at manipulating the media against the idea. Each of the three taxes (Wine, Beer, Spirits) is now effectively 33 percent lower than it was in 1992. (Source: Marin Institute News January 2008) |
Die Alkohol-Industrie wird in den USA wie auch anderswo subventioniert. | 01/08/2008 |
| According to a recent report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing to Youth (CAMY), the number of alcohol ads that young people see on TV and in print has declined since 2001. This may sound like good news, but in fact ad dollars are simply shifting to new media. Indeed, when it came to harnessing the web and other new media to reach Generation Y, 2007 was a big year for the nation's largest alcohol corporations. (Source: Marin Institute News January 2008) | Alkohol-Werbung in USA, die von Jugendlichen gesehen wird. | 01/08/2008 |
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Big Alcohol Gets what it Pays for in California: From the Wine Institute to Anheuser-Busch, alcohol corporations and trade associations donated more than $3.5 million to California politicians in 2006, making the sector one of the most prolific political spenders. Couple that with roughly $3 million in lobbying efforts that same year spent directly on influencing policy and it's easy to see why the alcohol industry usually gets its way. (Source: Marin Institute News January 2008) Report: You get what you pay for. |
Die Alkoholindustrie in Kalifornien, USA erhält, wofür sie bezahlt. | 01/08/2008 |
| New Alcohol Tax Could Ease California's Budget Deficit by 20 Percent. Marin Institute recommends that Governor Schwarzenegger and state legislators raise taxes on wine, beer and distilled spirits to help reduce the state's $14 billion budget shortfall. "A simple 25 cents per drink increase would generate almost $3 billion in revenue," said Bruce Livingston, MPP, executive director of Marin Institute. "Raising the alcohol tax for the first time in 16 years is a common sense and fiscally responsible option to help close the budget gap." (Source: Marin Institute News January 2008) | Neue Alkoholsteuern könnten Kaliforniens Budget-Defizit um 20% senken. | 01/08/2008 |
Michele
Simon, JD, MPH, research and policy director at
Marin Institute will be a featured guest on the National
Public Radio (NPR) show "Talk of the Nation" this Monday
December 29, 2008 from 3-4 PM (ET). 
Please join the national conversation on this
important issue, listen and phone-in or email your
question or comment. 
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