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Talking 'cuts binge drinking'

The Royal College of Surgeons is calling for NHS trauma services in England to help curb the epidemic of alcohol misuse by providing advice to patients during their treatment.

The same approach is currently used in Wales and is seen as a success.

Catherine Bridgeman, nurse manager at the University Dental Hospital in Cardiff, explains how the scheme works.

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