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UK - Benefits at risk for problem drinkers
Problem drinkers could lose benefits if they don't take up treatment offered to them according to a new government scheme. The scheme will have job centres refer problem drinkers for treatment and those who refuse to attend or fail to complete the course will lose benefits.
Alcohol Concern's response can be viewed here
