Africa:  Kenyans are reducing alcohol consumption after Anti-drinking campaign

Africa:  Kenyans are reducing alcohol consumption after Anti-drinking campaign The country is losing at least 5000 people to alcoholism every year. Devdiscourse July 1, 2018 As per a new survey, the Kenyans are reducing the consumption of alcohol after a successful anti-drinking campaign. The report which is conducted after five years by the National Campaign […]

Finland:  Drinking changes young adults’ metabolite profile

Finland:  Drinking changes young adults’ metabolite profile News Release University Of Eastern Finland June 29, 2018 Adolescent drinking is associated with changes in the metabolite profile, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows. Some of these changes were found to correlate with reduced brain grey matter volume, especially […]

Asia:  In Vietnam, beer is big business.

Asia:  In Vietnam, beer is big business. VOA News By Ha Nguyen July 1, 2018 Young people fill large, newly built beer halls for drinks after a long day. Foreigners are launching small businesses and making their own beer in the country. Foreign companies from Heineken to Sapporo hope the Vietnamese market will drive their sales growth. […]

MS: Fake IDs: Problems and solutions from ABC Enforcement Chief

MS: Fake IDs: Problems and solutions from ABC Enforcement Chief   Oxford Eagle By Anna Gibbs July 2, 2018 In a recent meeting to discuss the proposed Downtown District ordinance, Oxford Police Department Chief Joey East quoted former mayor Richard Howorth, saying, “There’s a culture of alcohol here.” According to Rusty Hanna, Chief of Enforcement […]