North Korea says it has invented hangover-free alcohol
North Korea says it has invented hangover-free alcohol Source: BBC News 19 January 2016 North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol, according to the Pyongyang Times. The state newspaper says the “suave” liquor will spare you wincing when you wake, despite boasting 30%-40% alcohol. The brew is reportedly made from […]
Gut hormone injections may help heavy drinkers give up alcohol
Gut hormone injections may help heavy drinkers give up alcohol Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 18th January, 2016 Scientists will investigate whether an injection of compounds similar to hormones found in the gut could help people give up alcohol, smoking, and over-eating. The team at Imperial College London will inject […]
‘Dry January’ sees alcohol sales halved in UK
‘Dry January’ sees alcohol sales halved in UK Source: the drinks business by Neal Baker 18th January, 2016 Supermarket alcohol sales have plummeted in the UK this month as more people than ever seem to be shunning booze for ‘Dry January’. An average of nearly £1 in every £10 spent in British […]
America now has more breweries than ever. And that might be a problem
America now has more breweries than ever. And that might be a problem Source: The Washington Post By Fritz Hahn January 18 It was a startling announcement: As of Dec. 1, 2015, the Brewers Association had counted 4,144 breweries in the United States, the most ever operating simultaneously in the history of the […]
Oklahoma: Proposed Senate bill would allow wine sales at grocery, convenience stores
Oklahoma: Proposed Senate bill would allow wine sales at grocery, convenience stores Source: Red Dirt Report Tim Farley January 6, 2016 More than a few state lawmakers might need a stiff drink after what’s bound to be a contentious debate on modernizing Oklahoma’s liquor laws. State Sen. Stephanie Bice (R-Yukon) introduced legislation last year that […]
United Kingdom: Drinks aisles rescue supermarkets as festive grocery sales struggle
United Kingdom: Drinks aisles rescue supermarkets as festive grocery sales struggle Source: OLN By Mathew Lyons 11 January, 2016 The beers, wines and spirits categories posted strong enough growth in the two weeks of Christmas and New Year to offset disappointing results elsewhere in food, according to the latest figures from IRI. Drinks sales were […]
Hipster gin makers evacuated their distillery after accidentally making MUSTARD GAS while trying to concoct a new flavour
Hipster gin makers evacuated their distillery after accidentally making MUSTARD GAS while trying to concoct a new flavour Workers at Sipsmith distillery were trying to make mustard flavoured gin Staff called incident a ‘near disaster’ and the flavour will not be made again Mustard gas is famous for use in World […]
Over 400 Diseases May Co-Occur in People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Over 400 Diseases May Co-Occur in People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF January 12th, 2016/ 0 Researchers have identified more than 400 diseases that can co-occur in people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The findings reinforce that alcohol can affect any organ or system in the developing fetus, […]
People May Drink More During Recession Even If They Retain Their Job: Study
People May Drink More During Recession Even If They Retain Their Job: Study /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF January 12th, 2016/ 0 Economic downturns can lead to greater rates of drinking even among people who hold onto their jobs, a new study suggests. Previous research has shown people who lose their jobs during a […]
Alcohol Abuse Adds to the Cost of Health Care
Alcohol Abuse Adds to the Cost of Health Care by Pamela S. Erickson This summer I got a first-hand look at how alcohol abuse contributes to the rising cost of health care. It was the 4th of July and a family member needed hospitalization (not alcohol related). I rode in the ambulance and […]