Ever heard of a pub being “too loud”? Strange but Brits enjoying their Saturday night outs pub-hopping may soon be shown the door if the pub- is too loud! A task force which hopes to check the rapid growth of the binge-drinking epidemic in Britain is planning to turn down the volume of music in pubs and bars.
Landlords could be forced to outlaw all entertainment louder than 70 decibels - as loud as a hairdryer - to curb alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behavior.
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People who tend to be socially independent and self-reliant are more likely to become problem drinkers, says a new study.
People who tend to be socially independent and self-reliant are more likely to become problem drinkers, says a new study.
The study found that number of drinks ordered augmented from 2.6 to 3.4 when loud music was played. The time taken to drink a small beer also fell from 14 to 11 minutes.
"This is a desperate attempt," The Daily Star quoted Shadow Home Secretary Dominic Grieve, 52, as saying.
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A Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine study has found a possible mechanism by which alcohol weakens bones and decreases bone mass.
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Mark Hasting of the British Beer and Pub Association said: "There is absolutely no evidence to suggest a link between music and binge drinking."
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Binge drinking culture is putting Britain at an increased risk of dementia epidemic, warn psychiatrists.
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Underage drinking sessions, rash driving, carrying knives were up till now associated with boys, however, British streets are these days witnessing a drastic rise in the number of
Underage drinking sessions, rash driving, carrying knives were up till now associated with boys, however, British streets are these days witnessing a drastic rise in the number of
