6. Don't use, link to, or refer people to charities with alcohol or gambling industry funding

'[North of Nairobi] Kiambu County Deputy Governor, Rosemary Kirika, has launched a foundation aimed at empowering and supporting families against alcoholism and drug abuse.'
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Of the treatment-related factors, dropping out, shorter treatments, and absence of early aftercare services predicted relapse in patients. High relapse rates, particularly early on in this study, but high long-term abstinence too (64%). #rehab #recovery tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

'Drinking raises the risk of several types of cancer- colon, liver, breast and mouth and throat. Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates the conditions for cancer to grow.'

'It got even less funny when a close family member died from alcohol abuse when I was in my 30s. The fact that the taboo around this subject prevents me from naming them also says a lot about us as a country.' Gary Nunn 🏳️‍🌈🚴🏼🇬🇧🇦🇺
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Drinking less [alcohol] is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr Timothy Naimi CISUR
ctvnews.ca/health/less-al…

Drinking less [alcohol] is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr Timothy Naimi CISUR
ctvnews.ca/health/less-al…

'It got even less funny when a close family member died from alcohol abuse when I was in my 30s. The fact that the taboo around this subject prevents me from naming them also says a lot about us as a country.' Gary Nunn 🏳️‍🌈🚴🏼🇬🇧🇦🇺
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

IMHO It is, surely, a moot point whether would-be government health advisers should have a direct financial interest in peddling a particular product, especially one which has yet to gain regulatory approval.

'It is vital to lower alcohol consumption in Latvia, said Minister of Health Hosam Abu Meri in an interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds.' Dr. Hosam Abu Meri🇱🇻🇺🇦
bnn-news.com/minister-of-he…

Labels could also be used to provide consumers with timely warnings alcohol can cause and worsen anxiety and depression and that drinking little or no alcohol can offer some relief.
philcain.com/alcohol-worsen…

'Medical cannabis R&D company, Kanabo Group Plc, today announced that it has appointed Dr Dan Poulter MP as a Non-Executive Director to the board....' [June 2021]
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The UK government plans to slash benefits for people with anxiety and depression. Steps to reduce alcohol consumption--like raising tax, while curbing marketing, availability--might reduce incidence and severity while increasing revenue.
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'I don't drink alcohol because I don't need it. I'm a confident guy as it is. If I want to do something, I do it. I don't know - I can enjoy life without drinking.' Arman Tsarukyan UFC
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'It is vital to lower alcohol consumption in Latvia, said Minister of Health Hosam Abu Meri in an interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds.' Dr. Hosam Abu Meri🇱🇻🇺🇦
bnn-news.com/minister-of-he…