Alcohol ‘strongly’ linked to stomach cancer
Alcohol ‘strongly’ linked to stomach cancer Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 21st April, 2016 There is “strong evidence” that consuming three or more alcoholic drinks per day “significantly increases” the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). New research reveals just […]
Colorado: Senator seeks compromise on grocery store beer
Colorado: Senator seeks compromise on grocery store beer Source: The Coloradoan Nick Coltrain April 21, 2016 A state senator is drafting a “provocative” bill he hopes will bring together liquor stores, grocers and other parties invested in the debate over where full-strength beer and wine can be sold in Colorado, potentially stopping a […]
Marijuana Cocktails?
Marijuana Cocktails? South Florida Distillers Want to Make Florida’s First Cannabis-Infused Rum Source: New Times By Nicole Danna April 20, 2016 Though it’s becoming increasingly legal to possess it, smoke it, eat it, and even sell it in medicinal, recreational, or retail settings, there’s still one thing you can’t do with cannabis. […]
Middle-aged drinkers risking health by ‘pre-loading’, study finds
Middle-aged drinkers risking health by ‘pre-loading’, study finds Belfast Telegraph April 20, 2014 A study found people over the age of 35 are drinking at home before they go out and then rounding off the evening with more drinks in their own homes or at a friend’s house. John Holmes, a senior research fellow […]
On the Rocks: The Story of Trump Vodka
On the Rocks: The Story of Trump Vodka Why Americans don’t order Trump & tonics Source: Bloomberg Businessweek By Max Abelson April 20, 2016 “Trump steaks,” said Donald Trump. “Where are the steaks? Do we have steaks? We have Trump steaks.” The billionaire Republican presidential candidate was giving a victory speech in […]
ABLE says alcohol packaging targets children
ABLE says alcohol packaging targets children Source: ABC News 7 By Will Hutchison, Reporter April 19th 2016 A growing number of parents are afraid that alcohol companies are increasingly targeting their kids. There’s a recent trend of alcoholic drinks that look and taste like soda and juice. They have parents worried that […]