Alcohol-Energy Drink Cocktails May Permanently Harm Your Brain
Alcohol-Energy Drink Cocktails May Permanently Harm Your Brain Newsweek July 4, 2024 If you enjoy the odd night out, the chances are you’ve come across Jägerbombs, or a similar mix of spirits and energy drinks. The all-in-one cocktail is a fan favorite among those trying to keep their eyes open on an all-night bender. But, […]
NHTSA reminds drivers – buzzed driving is drunk driving
NHTSA reminds drivers – buzzed driving is drunk driving Daily Register By Deb Kunkle June 26, 2024 As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, reminds all drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. In 2022, […]
Study shows stricter alcohol policies are associated with reduction in homicides
Study shows stricter alcohol policies are associated with reduction in homicides Medical Xpress by Elsevier June 24, 2024 Alcohol consumption is involved in a large proportion of homicides and suicides each year in the United States, but there has been limited evidence on how policies targeting alcohol use influence violence. A statistical analysis in the American Journal of Preventive […]
Underage and overserved: Prosecutor says law goes easy on bartenders
Underage and overserved: Prosecutor says law goes easy on bartenders WOOD TV By Ken Kolker June 13, 2024 PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) – Police in Kalamazoo County wanted to charge a bartender with a 10-year felony for selling $220 worth of alcohol to a 19-year-old, who then died in a fiery crash. But Kalamazoo County Prosecutor […]
Beware of the BORG! Doctor talks about drinking trend on college campuses
Beware of the BORG! Doctor talks about drinking trend on college campuses FOX 5 Atlanta June 11, 2024 Dr. Sarah Church talks about BORG drinking trend Dr. Sarah Church joined FOX 5 Digital to talk about Ge Z’s latest, dangerous drinking trend — BORG or “blackout rage gallon.” BORGs are a mixture of vodka or […]
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun PRNewswire News Provided By National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism June 12, 2024 BETHESDA, Md., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking beverages […]
Alcohol deaths up 70% over the past decade: Report
Alcohol deaths up 70% over the past decade: Report Source: https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/ June 3, 2024 Alcohol deaths increased steadily over the past decade, with sharp rises during the pandemic years, according to a report published last week. Overall, the national alcohol death rate has risen 70% in the past decade, accounting for 51,191 deaths in 2022, […]
On the Road to Eliminate Drunk Driving This Summer
On the Road to Eliminate Drunk Driving This Summer Source: Responsibility.org May 22, 2024 Increased drunk driving between Memorial Day and Labor Day poses a threat to all Americans As Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, approaches, it’s crucial to remember the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel. In a concerted effort to […]
The truth about what happens if you drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week – and how much it shortens your life by (and it’s shorter than you think)
The truth about what happens if you drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week – and how much it shortens your life by (and it’s shorter than you think) Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ May 20, 2024 Perhaps it’s a bottle (or two) of sauvignon blanc with dinner most evenings. Or a well-deserved sherry in the […]
Fl: Florida Supreme Court Answers Certified Question: Dram Shop Actions Are Negligence Actions
Fl: Florida Supreme Court Answers Certified Question: Dram Shop Actions Are Negligence Actions JDSupra Written by: Barry Burkett, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP April 4, 2024 Although proof of willful misconduct on the part of the vendor is one of the necessary elements that must be established in dram shop actions involving underage patrons, the […]