Teenage binge-drinking could influence brain into adulthood
Teenage binge-drinking could influence brain into adulthood Digital Journal By Sravanth Verma April 29, 2015 New research on rats, supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that adolescent binge drinking can disrupt gene regulation and brain development. Such individuals’ brains may show structural and functional abnormalities in […]
Wal Mart Stores : WalMart calls state liquor laws discriminatory
Wal Mart Stores : WalMart calls state liquor laws discriminatory Source: 4-Trader June 19 Accusing Texas of discriminating against corporations, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. filed new documents Thursday in state and federal courts as part of its push to sell liquor in Texas. Provisions enforced by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission — especially […]
‘Radical’ Oz law to breathalyse drinkers in bars
‘Radical’ Oz law to breathalyse drinkers in bars Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 19th June, 2015 New legislation in Australia could see drinkers randomly breathalysed in bars and pubs – with venues fined AU$56,000 if patrons’ blood alcohol levels are deemed “too high”. If approved, the new laws would give […]