Other questioners focused on police administration, the non-EU work migrants cap and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.

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We must promote greater health literacy and behavioural changes that will reduce non-communicable diseases and tobacco and alcohol abuse.

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This attorney also believes that while Groupon appears to be meeting the New York State requirement that alcohol cannot be discounted more the 50%, he also believes the NY State Liquor Authority may very well also consider Groupon to be selling alcohol as a non-licensee in violation of the law.

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Ennahda governs in coalition with two non-religious parties and has promised not to ban alcohol or impose the veil.

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The Islamist movement Ennahda governs in coalition with two non-religious parties and has promised not to ban alcohol or impose the veil.

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Those who stuck to wine had the biggest reduction in cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, compared with non-drinkers, heavy drinkers or those who drank other types of alcohol.

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In the early 1990s, Dr Sen and his wife, Ilina, set up Rupantar, a non-governmental organisation training rural health workers, running mobile clinics and campaigns against alcohol abuse and violence against women.

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The alcohol problem improved briefly in 2006 after federal restrictions were applied to the sale of non-beverage alcohols, such as aftershave, which are commonly drunk, McKee says.

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If you don't want to abstain entirely, there are ways that can help you cut down, including opting for smaller glass sizes, diluting alcohol with soda water or a low-calorie soft drink, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keeping a few nights each week booze-free.

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