Alcohol advertising checks ‘must focus more on social media’

Alcohol advertising checks ‘must focus more on social media’ THE rules on advertising alcohol must be tightened up because of the increase in social media, according to new research. Academics said the regulatory system for the marketing of alcohol was struggling to keep up with the pace and nature of technological change. Source: https://www.express.co.uk/ Jul 18, […]

Australia:  Opinion: Labelling not the answer to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Australia:  Opinion: Labelling not the answer to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders The Shout By Andy Young July 18, 2018   This column was submitted by Fergus Taylor, Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia, for the July issue of National Liquor News. Last month, the Food Regulation Standing Committee released a policy options paper seeking targeted consultation on Pregnancy […]

Report: Fewer US Teens Using Drugs, Alcohol

Report: Fewer US Teens Using Drugs, Alcohol Source: webmd.com By Alan Mozes July 19, 2018  Over the last four decades, more American teenagers have decided to say no to drugs and alcohol, a new report shows. “There has been a steady increase in the proportion of students graduating high school who report never having tried […]