MA: 41% Of Mass. Fatal Crashes Involve Alcohol, Report Finds

MA: 41% Of Mass. Fatal Crashes Involve Alcohol, Report Finds   CBS Boston November 24, 2015 WASHINGTON (CBS) — Massachusetts is above the national average when it comes to the state’s percentage of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, according to a new federal study.   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that of 328 fatal Bay […]

NJ: Legislation aims to strengthen relationship between breweries, local businesses

NJ: Legislation aims to strengthen relationship between breweries, local businesses   NJ.com By Marshall T. Kizner, Esq. November 24, 2015 In 2012, the New Jersey legislature passed groundbreaking legislation that allowed craft breweries the opportunity to operate in the State of New Jersey by creating a limited brewery license (the “Craft Brewery License”). The Craft […]

Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer   News Medical November 25, 2015 Healthcare professionals across Europe are being urged to help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by taking positive action against alcohol misuse and dependence. High levels of alcohol dependence and low levels of treatment have recently […]

New homeopathic laxative has some concerned for teens

New homeopathic laxative has some concerned for teens The laxative contains 20% ethanol, which is equivalent to 40-proof alcohol…   Cronkite News By Erin Johnson November 24, 2015 A new homeopathic laxative released by CVS has created quite a bit of controversy. Now some are worried that kids may be using this medication but not […]