'Some 'born to enjoy drinking more than others'

Some people are born to enjoy drinking alcohol more than others, a new study shows. Separate genes which raise the risks of becoming hooked on alcohol have been previously identified. Scientists from the University of Colorado discovered new genes, linked to parts of the brain involved in feelings of pleasure and reward, in rats - The Telegraph​

A study of more than 200 students revealed many wrongly blamed the effects of a "bad night out" on date-rape drugs, when they had just drunk excessively. Many are in "active denial" that drinking large amounts of alcohol can leave them "incoherent and incapacitated", the Kent University researchers concluded - The Telegraph​

A survey of motorists in Ireland suggests that support for reducing the drink drive limit has increased. The AA conducted the survey which suggested that 63.9 per cent are in favour of reducing the alcohol limit to 50mgs, while 27.9 per cent of respondents are opposed to the change - RTE News ​

The Labour party said yesterday that it had not received any approaches from the Government in relation to the proposed new drink-driving legislation. A newspaper report indicating that Taoiseach Brian Cowen would attempt to achieve cross-party consensus on the legislation to lower the blood alcohol limit was rejected by a Government spokesman yesterday. He said: "It's not true. There's no basis to it." Irish Times​

Mobile booze salesmen could soon be allowed into Liverpool FC's Anfield home. The club has applied to vary its licence so vendors kitted out with backpacks can sell drinks in plastic containers on the concourse at Anfield, but not in the stands - Liverpool Echo​