UK binge drinking shows no signs of drying up, says ONS survey
UK binge drinking shows no signs of drying up, says ONS survey More than 2.5m drink more in a day than their weekly limit Source: FT by: Max Seddon March 8, 2016 Britain’s fondness for binge drinking shows no sign of abating, with more than 2.5m people drinking more in one day […]
Marijuana Outsold Alcohol in Aspen During Two Months in 2015
Marijuana Outsold Alcohol in Aspen During Two Months in 2015 Source: Westword By Michael Roberts March 8, 2016 There are only seven marijuana dispensaries in Aspen. But they are presumably as busy as liquor stores in the community – and sometimes more so. According to newly released City of Aspen statistics, […]
Pot Smokers May Face Greater Risk of Alcohol Abuse
Pot Smokers May Face Greater Risk of Alcohol Abuse Marijuana users also less likely to quit drinking, researchers say Source: WebMD News By Steven Reinberg March 8, 2016 People who smoke pot may be five times more likely to develop a problem with alcohol, such as addiction, a new study says. […]
Virginia: High-proof grain alcohol bill vetoed over concern for underage, binge drinking
Virginia: High-proof grain alcohol bill vetoed over concern for underage, binge drinking Source: WTVR by Alix Bryan March 8, 2016 On Monday, Governor Terry McAuliffe vetoed legislation that would have allowed the sale of high-proof class 1 neutral grain spirits in Virginia. That means alcohol like Everclear that is over 101 proof. […]