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Daily Telegraph (23/07/2011)
Like many of us, Helen Tirbutt enjoyed a glass (or two) of wine after work. The habit crept up on her – until she fought back.

Daily Express (19/07/2011)
Edmund Tirbutt writes.

Daily Express (19/07/2011)
Anne Collins, one of the case studies who appears in Help Them Beat the Booze.

Daily Mail (15/01/2008)

Irish Independent (10/08/2011)
Helen Tirbutt warns how those who believe they are merely social drinkers could be on a slippery slope.

Maclean's magazine (22/09/2011)
Canada's leading national news magazine takes a keen interest in two of the newer treatment methods detailed in Help Them Beat the Booze and interviews Helen Tirbutt about these.

Best Magazine (09/08/2011)
Best magazine interviews two of the case studies from Help Them Beat the Booze and gives readers tips from the book.

Independent Nurse (22/08/2011)
Help Them Beat the Booze receives the "Recommended Patient Resource" accolade in the August 22nd edition of Independent Nurse.

Stress News (September 2011)
Edmund and Helen Tirbutt discuss the merits of some of the revolutionary new forms of treatment detailed in Help Them Beat the Booze.

Independent Nurse (19/09/2011)
Edmund and Helen Tirbutt are invited to provide practice and community nurses with practical advice on treating alcohol addiction, based on insights gained from writing Help Them Beat the Booze.

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

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

LawCare News (23/09/2011)
Help Them Beat the Booze receives a glowing review in the Autumn 2011 edition of LawCare News.

Insurance People (September 2011)
Help Them Beat the Booze receives a highly positive and detailed review.

Sleaford Standard (14/08/2011)
Edmund Tirbutt is quoted on alcohol addiction issues in the 14th August edition of the Sleaford Standard.

Cambridge News (08/08/2011)
Edmund Tirbutt imparts some important messages about alcohol addiction and revolutionary new treatments.

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)
Recommended patient resource

Adam Smith Institute (20/01/2008)
Book of the Week

Broker's Monthly magazine (February 2008)
'A book which should become a mainstay of the field'

Director of Finance Online (24/01/2008)
'Time to tackle booze in the boardroom'

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)
'Ditch your diet demon'
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
Woman's Hour (28/07/2011)
Helen Tirbutt was interviewed as an expert in the main feature for Woman's Hour on Radio 4 about people going teetotal in their 20s.
listen Listen to Helen's interview on Woman's Hour on BBC iPlayer

talkSPORT (22/10/2011)
Helen Tirbutt discusses in detail many of the reasons that people have drink problems and some of the primary considerations involved with helping them to stop.

BBC Radio 5 live (09/12/2011)
Edmund Tirbutt discusses his own previous drink problem and sheds light on new research into drinking patterns.

BBC Radio 5 live (09/01/2012)
Edmund Tirbutt is asked for his views on the latest government guidance that people should have two alcohol free days a week.

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.
INEXCESS
Watch Edmund and Helen talk about how they both controlled their drinking (42 min)

Irish National Radio (11/08/2011)
Helen Tirbutt explains what motivated her and Edmund to write Help Them Beat the Booze and reiterates some of the important messages from the book.

Newstalk Radio (16/09/2011)
Helen Tirbutt is interviewed about the perils of social drinking.
Edmund Tirbutt talks about his previous unhealthy relationship with alcohol and offers guidance to those who feel they may have a drink problem.

BBC Radio Leeds (19/08/2011)
Edmund and Helen Tirbutt get over some of the key points from Help Them Beat the Booze.

East Coast FM (17/08/2011)
Edmund and Helen Tirbutt talk about their personal experiences with alcohol addiction and with dealing with friends with drink problems.

Newstalk Radio (15/08/2011)
Helen Tirbutt is interviewed as an alcohol expert on Ireland's national independent talk radio broadcaster.

BBC Radio Kent (06/08/2011)
Edmund Tirbutt is interviewed as an alcohol expert on BBC Radio Kent following the tragic death of Amy Winehouse.

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.

BBC Southern Counties Radio
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

BBC Southern Counties Radio
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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