NEW ZEALAND COMMISSION CALLS FOR ALCOHOL PRICE RISES AND LICENSING REFORM

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OPIOID ANTAGONISTS USEFUL SUPPLEMENT IN ALCOHOL TREATMENT *revised*
Comprehensive synthesis of results from 50 trials finds that the
opiate-blocking drug naltrexone
does on average help more detoxified alcohol dependent patients avoid
relapse, but effects are
generally small and inconsistent. Useful, but not a magic bullet is
the verdict.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=Rosner_S_2.txt

NEW ZEALAND COMMISSION CALLS FOR ALCOHOL PRICE RISES AND LICENSING
REFORM
Extensive policy report from New Zealand accepts evidence that alcohol-
related harm is best reduced
by population level measures, including raising prices, licensing
reform with harm reduction as its
prime objective, and restricting the availability of alcohol through
reduced opening hours, age
limits and curbs on promotion.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=Palmer_G_1.cab

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