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Alcohol promotion ban would spirit away whiskey industry's future growth

The Irish whiskey industry has warned that its record-breaking growth could be jeopardised by new alcohol promotion regulations.

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) claimed that the new Public Health (Alcohol) Bill could have a devastating impact on its industry and threaten everything from the success of new visitor centres to spin-off tourism sales.

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Online program reaching out to young Australians drinking to cope with anxiety

As the silly season draws to an end, and for some the hangover sets in, Australian researchers are embarking on what is believed to be a world first.
Experts at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre have developed a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for young people whose main reason for drinking is to cope with anxiety, shyness and nervousness.

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Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba moving to Polo Park area

What is currently an empty warehouse on Ellice Avenue will soon be the new headquarters of the province's liquor and gambling authority.

The Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba will be moving into a 23,000-square-foot space in the Polo Park area, in what is currently an empty warehouse, said LGA communications analyst Lisa Hansen.

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GIBA, Beverages Association want alcohol ads ban reviewed

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has urged the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to review the ban on the advertisement of alcoholic beverages between 6am and 8pm.

The FDA had earlier stated that it would strictly enforce the regulations that prevent manufacturers of alcoholic products from advertising their products on radio and television during the day.