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Divorce Found To Increase Risk For Alcohol Use Disorders, And Remarriage To Lower It

Divorce Found To Increase Risk For Alcohol Use Disorders, And Remarriage To Lower It   Source: Forbes Zhana Vrangalova October 16, 2017   It should come as no surprise that divorce is linked to alcohol (ab)use. Research consistently shows that, compared to married people, divorced people drink more and in more harmful ways (e.g. binge […]

High spirits: France mulls massive tax hike on strong liquor

High spirits: France mulls massive tax hike on strong liquor   Source: The Local 16 October 2017   The price of Cognac and Calvados could soon soar with the French government mulling a massive hike in taxes on strong alcoholic drinks as part of a crackdown on beverages that are bad for your health.   […]

Heed Heineken’s Warning: Cannabis Is A Threat

Heed Heineken’s Warning: Cannabis Is A Threat   Source: Cowen October 16th   The Cowen Insight Last week, Heineken noted that beer is plagued by competition from wine and spirits, while the industry should also be mindful of expanding cannabis access. We concur, as the next 12 months will bring rapid change. A state-by-state analysis […]