One in ten patients in NHS hospitals is alcohol dependent, Kings College study finds
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One in ten patients in NHS hospitals is alcohol dependent, Kings College study finds

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/03/one-ten-patients-nhs-hospitals-alcohol-dependent-kings-college/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor One in ten people in NHS hospitals is alcohol dependent, according to a major study which calls for all patients to be quizzed on their drinking habits. The study of more than 1.6 million admissions found that one in five people admitted for any reason was…

Gambling machines and websites to carry alcohol-style health warnings in new ‘public health’ approach
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Gambling machines and websites to carry alcohol-style health warnings in new ‘public health’ approach

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/04/25/gambling-machines-websites-carry-alcohol-style-health-warnings/ By Charles Hymas, home affairs editor Gambling firms will be expected  to carry alcohol-style health warnings on the risks of products from Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) to online bets on sports matches to combat addiction. The Gambling Commission, the industry’s regulator, is to adopt a “public health” approach where…