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The annual study shows that teen drug and alcohol use is headed in the wrong direction, with marked increases in teen use of marijuana and Ecstasy over the past three years. The study confirms a disturbing trend that has emerged among American
teens since 2008 and highlights that underage drinking has become more normalized among adolescents. (Source: Alcohol Reports, 04/07/11) PATS KEY FINDINGS: Released April 6, 2011

Many of the efforts associated with Alcohol Awareness Month each April are targeted at preventing underage drinking, especially during the prom and graduation celebration season. But there are other groups that are also practicing harmful alcohol consumption but may not be aware of the risks.
Prevention efforts have been increased around prom night events and graduation parties since the first Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987, but prevention efforts are also targeted at the following demographic groups. … (Source: alcoholism.about.com, 04/05/11)

Employees at 11 Plainfield businesses face $250 fines after police say they were witnessed selling alcohol to minors.
Officers conducted a compliance check on Wednesday of 39 Plainfield businesses licensed to sell alcohol, said Sgt. Kevin McQuaid. Two 18-year-olds were used in the blitz and were asked to present their own IDs when asked for them. (Source: Google Alcohol News, 04/02/11) triblocal.com, 04/01/11

The German supermarket giant Aldi, has applied for liquor licenses for its 102 stores across the New South Wales, including 9 stores in Illawarra. The Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council and New South Wales Health have made submission against the application for licenses by Aldi. They stated the high rate in the number of alcohol related crimes, accidents and their opposition to more alcohol licenses in the communities.
Sharralyn Robinson, CEO of the Illawarra Land Council has expressed that they are very much aware of the effects of alcohol in the community and they already had more than enough alcohol outlets. (Source: Google Alcohol News, 04/06/11) topnews.us, 04/06/11

President Rupiah Banda says there is need for the country to find ways of restricting alcohol in public places. The President said this is because most of the crimes being committed are as a result of people spending long hours in drinking places.
He was speaking to Journalists shortly after he cast his vote at Mulungushi University in Kabwe on Wednesday.
The President said he is happy that alcohol has been banned at the MMD convention, which he said has contributed to the peaceful atmosphere. (Source: Google Alcohol News, 04/06/11) lusakatimes.com, 04/06/11

Jedes Jahr lassen sich in der Schweiz mehrere tausend Personen mit Alkoholproblemen erfolgreich bei einer ambulanten Suchthilfestelle beraten. Bisher fehlten aber wissenschaftlich fundierte Aussagen dazu. Aus diesem Grund führen Fachstellen der Kantone Aargau, Bern und Zürich erstmals eine interkantonale Katamnese-Studie durch, welche die Wirksamkeit der ambulanten Suchtbehandlung im Bereich Alkohol aufzeigen soll. Als externe Forschungsstelle führt das Institut für Sucht- und Gesundheitsforschung Zürich (ISGF) die Evaluationen durch und sichert den Anspruch der Wissenschaftlichkeit. Medienmitteilung (pdf, 3S., 70Kb) der beteiligten Fachstellen. Weitere Infos zur Studie auf den Seiten der ISGF. (Quelle: Infoset Newsletter April 2011)

Eine von der Eidg. Alkoholverwaltung (EAV) beim Schweizerischen Institut für Rechtsvergleichung (SIR) in Auftrag gegebene Untersuchung (pdf, 33S., 725Kb) vergleicht die Alkoholgesetzgebung der vier grössten Nachbarstaaten der Schweiz, des Vereinigten Königreich (England und Wales), einer skandinavischen Rechtsordnung (Norwegen) und eines mittelgrossen neuen EU-Mitgliedstaates (Tschechien). Das Gutachten soll im Rahmen der Totalrevision des Schweizer Alkoholgesetzes dazu dienen, die Schweizerische Alkoholgesetzgebung im internationalen Umfeld einzuordnen, verschiedene Regelungsmöglichkeiten aufzuzeigen und allfällige Auswirkungen von Rahmenbedingungen in der Schweiz abzuschätzen. (Quelle: Infoset Newsletter April 2011)Mitteilung der EAV zur Studie.

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The Century Council Kicks Off Alcohol Awareness Month By Releasing Ask, Listen, Learn PSAs with 23 Attorneys General.
Timed with April’s designation as Alcohol Awareness Month, The Century Council teamed up with 23 Attorneys General from around the country to release a fun and innovative Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix Public Service Announcement (PSA). In the animated and radio PSAs Attorneys General encourage kids to say ‚YES‘ to a healthy lifestyle and ‚NO‘ to underage drinking. The PSAs will begin airing around the country this month. (Source: Google Alcohol News, 04/05/11) trading-house.net, 04/04/11

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