May 18, 2010

HEADLINES

France comes to terms with its first binge-drinking death May. 14, 2010 6:30 am The Guardian UK

That was before the noisy arrival of the apéro géant – giant aperitif – a new phenomenon that is sweeping France, raising fears that the genteel pastime is being hijacked by binge-drinking revellers... Read full story...

Province boosting fines for underage booze sales May. 14, 2010 1:25 am Winnipeg Free Press Canada

TEENS caught drinking will pay higher fines as will adults caught selling booze to minors, the Selinger government said Thursday... Read full story...

GUEST OPINION: Alcohol tax can help save lives May. 16, 2010 9:21 pm Fall River Herald News MA

Safety has always been a prime concern around prom season, because many teens associate prom with drinking — frequently binge drinking. And far too many end up getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol... Read full story...

Alcohol expert fears for Bay youth May. 14, 2010 5:00 pm The Bay of Plenty Times NZ

The death of Auckland teenager James Webster last weekend has sparked concerns among the community that the tragedy could be repeated. Genevieve Helliwell looks at the teen binge-drinking culture in the Bay... Read full story...

Town Centres As Binge Drinking Destination May. 16, 2010 3:32 am MedIndia UK

Authorities in the UK are expressing their concern over the increasing menace of binge drinking and seem to believe redesigning town centres could be a way out... Read full story...

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