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Self-Regulation Significant to Overcoming Early Adversity in Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Self-Regulation Significant to Overcoming Early Adversity in Drug and Alcohol Abuse SWHelper September 19, 2018 Self-regulation may hold the key to helping young adults overcome their risk for developing alcohol and drug problems, according to recent research from the University of Georgia. The study looked at 225 non-college-educated adults aged 18-25 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds […]

Alcohol brands and social platforms join forces to prevent irresponsible advertising

Alcohol brands and social platforms join forces to prevent irresponsible advertising The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has pledged to improve targeted social media advertising to prevent alcohol ads reaching the wrong audience. Marketing Week By Molly Fleming September 19, 2018 The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) is partnering with social media sites to […]

Hispanics more likely to recommend Mexican beer, liquor

Hispanics more likely to recommend Mexican beer, liquor YouGov September 19, 2018 As a group, Hispanics residing in the US are more willing than the general public to endorse Corona and Patron When it comes to suggesting what someone should drink at a party, barbecue, or after work during happy hour, Hispanic adults currently residing […]

VA:  Could changes be coming to Virginia’s alcohol-ratio law for restaurants?

VA:  Could changes be coming to Virginia’s alcohol-ratio law for restaurants? The Virginia Mercury By Mechelle Hankerson September 19, 2018 Sen. Bill DeSteph used to visit a restaurant in Arlington for a $50 glass of tequila. The Republican senator from Virginia Beach likes high-end tequila, he said, but his go-to spot in Northern Virginia closed. Sen. […]

PA:  Clock is ticking for a bill to increase Pennsylvania DUI penalties

PA:  Clock is ticking for a bill to increase Pennsylvania DUI penalties Daily Local News By Ginger Rae Dunbar, Digital First Media September 18, 2018 HARRISBURG — With a limited number of Session days remaining, families who have lost a loved one to an impaired driver are hoping DUI laws will soon be updated. Senate Bill […]

Australia:  Middle aged drinkers care more about being social than their health

Australia:  Middle aged drinkers care more about being social than their health The Daily Telegraph September 18, 2018 MIDDLE-aged drinkers care more about whether their habit harms their image rather than their health, research says. Older age groups drink in a way that allows them to carry out their responsibilities and believe as long as […]