Idaho History: Frontier violence was often induced by alcohol

Idaho History: Frontier violence was often induced by alcohol Idaho Statesman By Arthur Hart, Special to the Statesman, May 17, 2015 “VIOLENCE IN BOISE,” read an Idaho Tri-weekly Statesman story on Dec. 23, 1869. “The pistol and the knife are not yet among the things that were in Boise City. Several instances have occurred in […]

Scotland: New NHS post to help communities in fight against liquor licenses

Scotland: New NHS post to help communities in fight against liquor licenses   The Herald By Gerry Braiden, Senior reporter, May 18, 2015  SCOTLAND’S largest health board is to create a second post in less than a year dedicated to increasing the number of objections to alcohol licenses and curtail the sale of drink.   […]

India: Indians drinking alcohol up 55% in 20 years

India: Indians drinking alcohol up 55% in 20 years   Source: Times of India Sumitra Deb Roy May 17, 2015   A global study has found out that alcohol consumption in India has risen by 55% over a period of 20 years. More worryingly, the young are getting initiated to alcohol much earlier, while more […]

NHTSA Releases New Study on DUI Recidivism

NHTSA Releases New Study on DUI Recidivism   SCRAM alcohol monitoring linked to behavior change   Source: PRNewswire May 14, 2015   Recently released research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is giving communities new reasons to consider high-tech solutions to combat drunk driving.   In April NHTSA published a study that looked […]