Selected alcohol media reports since the September roundup:
Alcohol policy
The Scottish government has been praised by the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance for its "political courage" in attempting to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol - BBC News. 'We drink for a good time AND when we're having a sh*t time': SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon says alcohol is 'ever present' in Scottish people's lives - Daily Mail
Alcohol can now be sold in Bournville - after 120 years of temperance. A local councillor warned it would lead to anti-social behaviour said the decision 'goes against 120 years of history and heritage' - Birmingham Post
Tackling alcohol-related problems
Pub-goers across the UK could be breathalysed before being allowed entry after 72 London pubs have reported successfully trailing the measure - Express
Drugs and alcohol first aid lessons offered to 13-year-olds for the first time. Northern Echo
'Don't Drink and Drown' students are warned in charity's campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of being near water when under the influence of alcohol.
Alcohol research in the news
Underage drinkers are more than five times more likely to buy alcohol after seeing it advertised on TV, a study has found. Daily Mail
'Alcohol use disorder: the urgent issue we can't continue to ignore', reports the Guardian in a piece exploring alcohol harms and addiction.
The average person in Britain spends more than £50,000 on alcohol during their lifetime, according to research conducted by charity OnePoll. Digiday
Red wine lowers bad cholesterol and keeps diabetes under control, Israeli scientists say - Telegragh
Study finds that average drinkers who gave up for four weeks saw benefits for their liver function, blood pressure and cholesterol levels Telegraph
Middle-aged people should go teetotal to reduce the risk of dementia, health watchdogs have said. Telegraph
A recent UK study shows people under the influence of alcohol are causing issues for emergency services responders, who don't feel they are prepared to deal with them. Firehouse Staff from across all three emergency services have attacked 24-hour licensing. Morning Advertiser
E-cigarette users are 'significantly more likely' to be problem drinkers: Devices encourage excess alcohol consumption, study claims Daily Mail
'But officer, I've only had seven pints!': One in five in their thirties think they're okay to drive after six or seven beers - This is Money
Drinking lots of water will do nothing to cure a hangover, scientists have found - Independent
Industry news
A 'Drink Doctor' alcohol delivery firm has been rapped by the advertising watchdog over booze 'ambulance'. Following an ASA complaint, the company can no longer use medical imagery - Manchester Evening News
The advertising watchdog has also banned a Strongbow ad for implying that alcohol is more important that personal relationships. Evening Standard
Manufacturers of alcoholic drinks are making them sweeter, it has been claimed, in order to appeal to to young Brits who have been raised on sugary energy drinks. Telegraph
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the ‘agent of change’ principle in an attempt to put a stop to the “catastrophic” loss of London’s live-music venues, including scores of pubs. Morning Advertiser
The first of a two-part consultation on a new Pubs Code sets out how the “market rent only” option will work. The full consultation can be seen here. Morning Advertiser
Starbucks is trying to win over customers by launching a new concept Star Reserve store in London where it will also serve alcohol and £6 cups of coffee - Telegraph
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