Switzerland: Sale of alcohol to Swiss underage drinkers rises

Switzerland: Sale of alcohol to Swiss underage drinkers rises   Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 15th July, 2015   Young people are finding it easier to get hold of alcohol in Switzerland, according to new figures release by the Swiss Alcohol Board.   Last year, underage volunteers were sold spirits, beer, or wine […]

Missouri: Center for Alcohol Policy Applauds State of Missouri for Recognizing Importance of Effective State Alcohol Regulation and Enforcement

Missouri: Center for Alcohol Policy Applauds State of Missouri for Recognizing Importance of Effective State Alcohol Regulation and Enforcement   Source: CAP July 15, 2015   This week, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed legislation into law creating the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Fund. The fund will support enforcement of liquor and tobacco laws […]

Rate of teens abstaining from alcohol almost doubles in 13 years, study finds

Rate of teens abstaining from alcohol almost doubles in 13 years, study finds   The number of youngsters who say they are binge drinking has also fallen, with abstinence more likely in households where English is not the only language   Source: The Guardian Melissa Davey 14 July 2015   The drinking patterns of teenage […]

How much alcohol can you drink on a plane?

How much alcohol can you drink on a plane?   Source: Mashable By Claire Trageser July 15th   On a recent flight from Boston to San Diego, the gentleman seated next to me ordered six to eight shots of whiskey during a 5.5-hour flight.   I say “six to eight” because I saw him order […]