BEAT THE BOOZE
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Media Coverage

"One of the most constructive, practical books on alcohol I've seen."
— Marilyn Warnick, Books Editor at The Mail on Sunday

Time Out (31/12/2009)
Edmund Tirbutt is quoted as an expert about binge drinking in London.

Daily Mail (15/01/2008)

Metro (02/12/2008)
"Edmund and Helen Tirbutt are co-authors of the highly acclaimed book, Beat the Booze."

Drinkaware (January 2010)
Edmund Tirbutt is quoted as an alcohol expert for a piece on the Drinkaware website.

LawCare News (July 2009)

Culture Wars (12/06/2009)
Beat the Booze is reviewed by Culture Wars, the online review of the Institute of Ideas.

Health Insurance Magazine (February 2009)
Edmund Tirbutt is invited to make expert comment for Health Insurance Magazine on issues relating to alcoholism and the workplace.

Nursing Standard (26/11/2008)
By Helen and Edmund Tirbutt. "As co-authors of Beat the Booze, a book that aims to give straightforward information about how to combat alcohol problems, we are acutely aware of the devastating effects of alcohol misuse."
 
Beat the Booze also got a mention in the new book by Richard Browning,
Credit Crunch: 101 Top Tips on How to Beat the Credit Crisis!

Alcohol & Alcoholism (Vol. 43, No. 5, Sep.-Oct. 2008)
By Dr Philippa Aveyard.

Stress News (16/05/2008)
Beat the Booze is a new jargon-free book published by Harriman House which has received outstanding reviews from alcohol experts. It aims to help anyone who wishes to cut out or cut down alcohol - even if only for lifestyle reasons - and anyone wishing to help some one else with a drink problem. Here Helen and Edmund Tirbutt, the book's co-authors, give us a flavour of some of the main conclusions they have reached from their research.

Here Is The City (21/02/2008)

Independent Nurse (18/02/2008)

Adam Smith Institute (20/01/2008)

Broker's Monthly magazine (February 2008)

UK Press Gazette (25/01/2008)

Cover Magazine (01/02/2008)
Edmund Tirbutt looks at a few sobering thoughts for the insurance industry.

First Magazine (05/12/2007)
Angela Dowden asks the experts for advice. It's easy to underestimate how much you drink during the party season, but keeping a drink diary can help you curb your intake. "Bear in mind that glass sizes have got bigger," says Helen Tirbutt, co-author of Beat the Booze. "So two large (250ml) glasses is officially binge drinking. The safe limit is nearer half this."

HR Magazine (04/01/2008)

TV & Radio

INEXCESS.tv (04/06/2008)
For people with lifestyles living in excess comes a brand new, real life reality show. From drink, drugs, and gambling addictions, to obesity, depression, compulsive disorders and stress. It's live, it's real and definitely raw. It's an hour of awareness, debate, advice, help and support.

KMFM (19/01/2010)
Edmund Tirbutt is quoted as an expert on KMFM radio on his views on government proposals to clamp down on problem drinking.
Afternoon with Allison Ferns (27/01/2009)
Health professionals have warned of a serious drink problem developing in high-income households.
Jeni Barnett Show (11/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
Paul Carrington Show (17/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
Dominic King Show (08/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
Early morning with Julia Booth (06/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
Mid morning with Alison Brown and Sally Naden (03/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
Mid Morning, with Joe Talbot (02/01/2008)
Interview with Edmund and Helen Tirbutt
 

Talks

The authors of the book are happy to talk on a voluntary basis to any group involved in understanding and in reducing the harm that alcohol can cause. Please just contact us at tirbutt@aol.com and we will try and arrange these where possible.
 

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