Post by CMF Newsman on Jan 9, 2012 7:15:34 GMT -5
Drinkers should have at least two alcohol-free days each week, a committee of MPs has recommended.
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee also called for a review of safe drinking guidelines but ruled out any increase in drinking limits.
"Alcohol guidelines are a crucial tool for government in its effort to combat excessive and problematic drinking:" committee chair Andrew Miller said.
"Unfortunately, public understanding of how to use the guidelines and what an alcohol unit looks like is poor, although improving.
Read more: www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/09/us-britain-alcohol-idUSTRE8080EB20120109
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee also called for a review of safe drinking guidelines but ruled out any increase in drinking limits.
"Alcohol guidelines are a crucial tool for government in its effort to combat excessive and problematic drinking:" committee chair Andrew Miller said.
"Unfortunately, public understanding of how to use the guidelines and what an alcohol unit looks like is poor, although improving.
Read more: www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/09/us-britain-alcohol-idUSTRE8080EB20120109
