alcoholism

The public mood on alcohol examined: it’s all very simpleThe public mood on alcohol examined: it’s all very simple
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The public mood on alcohol examined: it’s all very simple

The Peasants and Greens Union decision to tackle the measures on alcohol control in Parliament, has attracted both a lot…

8 years ago
Farmers might be right: Lithuania consumes more alcohol than RussiaFarmers might be right: Lithuania consumes more alcohol than Russia
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Farmers might be right: Lithuania consumes more alcohol than Russia

Farmers and Greens Union policy of reducing alcohol availability is correct and should be continued. This has been stated by…

8 years ago
Skvernelis says he’s made up his mind about participation in Presidential electionsSkvernelis says he’s made up his mind about participation in Presidential elections
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Skvernelis says he’s made up his mind about participation in Presidential elections

There are more cases when businessmen, who have all the necessary permits, have to stop the building of investment projects,…

8 years ago
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Updated data ‘does not change the fact that Lithuanians are some of the heaviest drinkers in the world’

On Friday, Statistics Lithuania released updated data on alcohol consumption in Lithuania which in 2015 was 14 litres of pure…

9 years ago
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Lithuania to scrap zero tolerance law for drunk driving

The Ministry of Interior has decided to refuse the proposal to implement zero tolerance laws for blood alcohol content while…

9 years ago
Vilnius has a plan to fight youth alcoholismVilnius has a plan to fight youth alcoholism
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Vilnius has a plan to fight youth alcoholism

Vilnius Municipality is serious about addressing substance abuse among the city's youth. [...]

9 years ago
Number of alcohol selling points may be slashed in half, says health ministerNumber of alcohol selling points may be slashed in half, says health minister
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Number of alcohol selling points may be slashed in half, says health minister

Minister of Health Juras Požėla discussed some of the changes to alcohol laws that the Ministry of Health will propose…

9 years ago
Lithuanian government greenlights plan to fight alcoholismLithuanian government greenlights plan to fight alcoholism
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Lithuanian government greenlights plan to fight alcoholism

The Lithuanian government has endorsed an action plan for 2016 to reduce alcohol consumption in the country. [...]

9 years ago
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Why is Lithuania’s alcohol market shrinking?

The alcohol market in Lithuania is shrinking, and this is true for both legal and illegal sources of alcohol. Experts…

9 years ago
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Education the key to fighting alcohol abuse, says Lithuanian PM

While new restrictions on the retail hours for alcohol sales were approved on Monday, more work needs to be put…

9 years ago
Government endorses further restrictions on alcoholGovernment endorses further restrictions on alcohol
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Government endorses further restrictions on alcohol

The Lithuanian government endorsed a package of measures aimed at cutting alcohol consumption on Monday. It includes alcohol-free zones, and…

9 years ago
Alcolock system coming to LithuaniaAlcolock system coming to Lithuania
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Alcolock system coming to Lithuania

Alcolock system and rehabilitation program for drunk drivers will soon be introduced in Lithuania. The road traffic safety draft is…

9 years ago
Action plan on alcoholism within a month, says governmentAction plan on alcoholism within a month, says government
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Action plan on alcoholism within a month, says government

Lithuania's Ministry of Health is to draft an action plan for a concerted effort to fight alcoholism within less than…

9 years ago
Alcohol abusers should lose social benefits, say ConservativesAlcohol abusers should lose social benefits, say Conservatives
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Alcohol abusers should lose social benefits, say Conservatives

The Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats have proposed that alcohol abusers should lose all social benefits under a plan…

9 years ago
No exceptions for ‘light drinks or special events’ in new alcohol laws, says ministerNo exceptions for ‘light drinks or special events’ in new alcohol laws, says minister
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No exceptions for ‘light drinks or special events’ in new alcohol laws, says minister

Equally stringent restrictions on the sale of alcohol should apply to all kinds of alcoholic beverages and all sellers, said…

9 years ago
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New measures to tackle alcohol dependency among police officers

Police authorities have published new police guidelines for tackling alcohol dependency in the force, ordering officers not to consume alcohol…

9 years ago
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Compulsory alcoholism treatment program might begin as soon as June

Compulsory treatment for alcoholism may begin as June of this year, if the laws prepare by the Ministry of Health…

9 years ago