Alcohol abuse - Government shirks its responsibility

The Cabinet is due today to discuss proposals to counter alcohol abuse.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Editorial

There is plenty of evidence of increasing drink problems that are having serious ramifications for our society and our economy.

On any day, some 2,000 hospital beds are taken up by people with alcohol-related problems.

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