Booze at ‘pocket-money prices’ is damaging our kids
Booze at ‘pocket-money prices’ is damaging our kids Youngsters are damaging their health by turning to strong booze sold at “pocket-money prices”, say campaigners. Sunderland Echo June 26, 2015 UNITED KINGDOM – But now, regional campaigners are demanding action to make it harder for youths to get their hands on alcohol. Officials from the alcohol […]
Chicago opens its arms to gaming lounges popular among teens
Chicago opens its arms to gaming lounges popular among teens Chicago Sun Times Written By Fran Spielman June 25, 2015 Chicago is about to open its arms to the gaming lounges that have become a “worldwide phenomenon” for giving young people a safe place to socialize and engage in video game competition. At the behest […]
Responsible Service Makes Sense, Happy Hour Bans Don’t
Responsible Service Makes Sense, Happy Hour Bans Don’t New York Times June 26, 2015 In the beginning of my career as a bartender, I worked in a solid establishment with great food and beverages that offered a happy hour. I appreciated it because it brought in clientele fairly early in the evening when bars are often […]
NIH begins clinical trial of new medication for alcohol use disorder
NIH begins clinical trial of new medication for alcohol use disorder National Institutes of Health June 25, 2015 A clinical trial investigating a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) was announced by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The study will assess the safety and efficacy of gabapentin enacarbil (HORIZANT) in […]
United Kingdom: Alcohol-related hospital admissions rise again
United Kingdom: Alcohol-related hospital admissions rise again Number of patients with drink-related illnesses is up 5% in England, despite drop in number of Britons who binge-drink, or partake at all The Guardian By Haroon Siddique June 25, 2015 The number of hospital admissions in England related to alcohol consumption rose by 5% from 2013 to […]
HI: Operation Dry Water to educate boaters about effects of alcohol
HI: Operation Dry Water to educate boaters about effects of alcohol KITV By Mike Cherry June 25, 2015 HONOLULU —This weekend, the Coast Guard will be on patrol out on the water statewide as part of Operation Dry Water. Click here to watch the video report. “The Coast Guard’s primary role with Operation Dry Water […]
Breathalyser data reveals ‘drunkest’ US states
Breathalyser data reveals ‘drunkest’ US states Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 25th June, 2015 Personal breathalyser company BACtrack has released data collected from its users which reveals West Virginia and Nevada are the “drunkest” states. The highest Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels were recorded in West Virginia, which averaged at […]
Study shows alcohol affects drivers more than marijuana
Study shows alcohol affects drivers more than marijuana Source: WQAD 8 by Shellie Nelson June 25, 2015 A new study, funded in part by the federal government, suggests alcohol has a more extreme impact on drivers than marijuana. Researchers said alcohol “significantly increased lane departures/minimum and maximum lateral acceleration; these measures were […]
“Lust” Vodka Claims To Increase Female Libido, And Yes, It’s As Ridiculous As It Sounds (Excerpt)
“Lust” Vodka Claims To Increase Female Libido, And Yes, It’s As Ridiculous As It Sounds (Excerpt) Source: Bustle Mikaela Gilbert-Lurie June 25, 2015 The first female aphrodisiac in cocktail form has arrived, and it’s name is about as stupid as you think it would be. “Lust” Vodka claims to boost the libido of […]
Government Study Finds Danger in Mixing Marijuana and Alcohol
Government Study Finds Danger in Mixing Marijuana and Alcohol /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 23rd, 2015 / 4 A study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found using marijuana and alcohol together impacts driving more than using either substance alone, Time reports. The study included 18 occasional marijuana smokers—13 of them men—between the ages of 21 […]