SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems

SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems   Source: WhiskyCast Mark Gillespie October 18, 2015    “There’s definitely more to be done, and we, the industry, want to be part of making that better,” says Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost of Scotland’s alcohol abuse problem. To the industry’s critics, that’s like […]

During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn

During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn   Source: Chicago Tribune October 20, 2015   While some studies have hinted that a little alcohol might be harmless during pregnancy, a leading U.S. pediatricians group has issued a new warning that no amount of drinking is safe while pregnant.   “The only guarantee […]

Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC

Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /   Source: DBR 19 October 2015   Excessive alcohol consumption affected the US economy to the tune of $249bn or $2.05 per drink in 2010, compared to $223.5bn, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006, a study by the Centers for […]