Is It Manslaughter to Serve Someone 56 Shots of Liquor?
Is It Manslaughter to Serve Someone 56 Shots of Liquor? Source: Munchies By Jesse Hirsch May 12, 2015 In a case likely to set precedent-and ruffle some French feathers-a bar owner in Clermont-Ferrand, France, is on trial for killing a man with shots. Fifty-six shots of liquor, to be precise, one more than […]
Confronting binge drinking
Confronting binge drinking UDaily University of Delaware May 21, 2015 DELAWARE – Social media campaign raises awareness about high-risk drinking 10:40 a.m., May 21, 2015–Brandywine Counseling and Community Services and Collective Action Urging Social Evolution (The CAUSE) recently held a Binge Media Challenge at the University of Delaware to encourage students to use social […]
Here’s why drinking makes you friendlier — to certain people
Here’s why drinking makes you friendlier — to certain people Business Insider By Ian Mitchell, The Conversation May 21, 2015 Drinking alcohol is associated with aggressive behaviour, accidents and ill health. Yet many of us choose to drink socially. This may reflect alcohol’s actions on specific brain circuits which make us feel euphoric and less […]
Tobacco companies prepare multi-billion compensation claims over UK plain packaging
Tobacco companies prepare multi-billion compensation claims over UK plain packaging Taxpayers could be forced to pay tobacco industry up to £11 billion industry for trademark losses Source: The Telegraph By John Bingham, Social Affairs Editor 21 May 2015 Tobacco companies are preparing to launch what could be one of the biggest ever […]