Fewer rowdy scenes with liquor curbs
Fewer rowdy scenes with liquor curbs Since the ban on late-night drinking in public came into force in April, nearly 470 people have been issued advisories for flouting the rules. Asian One By Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times July 13, 2015 SINGAPORE – Another five people were arrested after refusing to stop drinking despite […]
Alcohol and dagga combo makes drivers extra lethal
Alcohol and dagga combo makes drivers extra lethal Recent statistics illustrate that while drunk driving has plummeted by as much as a third since 2007, so-called ‘drugged driving’ is on the increase. Health 24 July 13, 2015 Drinking alcohol and smoking pot at the same time hampers driving skills more than consuming one alone does, […]
Australia: Drink-drug drivers to face tough new penalties
Australia: Drink-drug drivers to face tough new penalties The Age By Josh Gordon July 12, 2015 Drivers with drugs and alcohol in their system have until now been charged with either drink-driving or drug-driving, but not both. Victorians caught driving with a potentially deadly mix of drugs and alcohol in their system will face fines […]
MN: Twin Cities suburbs look to limit number of liquor stores
MN: Twin Cities suburbs look to limit number of liquor stores Minnetonka is the latest city to debate rules on its number of off-sale stores. Star Tribune By Kelly Smith July 11, 2015 In 2010, John Wolf tried to open a discount liquor store in Minnetonka. He withdrew his application after the city changed […]
IA: Binge drinking rates increase among Iowa women
IA: Binge drinking rates increase among Iowa women The Des Moines Register By Mike Kilen July 12, 2015 Men have long been leaders in binge drinking, but women are starting to close the gap in Iowa. In 85 of 99 Iowa counties, the rate of increase in binge drinking from 2002 to 2012 was larger […]