VA:  Governor Northam Launches First Real-World Testing of Innovative, In-Car Alcohol Detection Technology to Save Lives

VA:  Governor Northam Launches First Real-World Testing of Innovative, In-Car Alcohol Detection Technology to Save Lives Press Release PR Newswire September 10, 2018 RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a news conference held today, Governor Northam launched the Driven to Protect public-private partnership that is developing technology to eliminate drunk driving and save lives on […]

United Kingdom:  Top health advisor quits role accusing British government of working too closely to the alcohol industry with new multi-million pound campaign paid for by drink companies

United Kingdom:  Top health advisor quits role accusing British government of working too closely to the alcohol industry with new multi-million pound campaign paid for by drink companies Daily Mail By Miles Dilworth September 10, 2018 A senior health official has quit over concerns that the government has become ‘mates’ with the alcohol industry. Sir Ian Gilmore, […]

1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use

1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use Source: CNN By Nina Avramova September 21, 2018 Over 3 million people died from alcohol consumption in 2016, equating to 1 in 20 deaths globally, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. More than 75% of these deaths were among men, […]

World Health Organization calls for restrictions on alcohol

World Health Organization calls for restrictions on alcohol Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ by Kimberly Leonard September 21, 2018 The World Health Organization estimates that about 237 million men and 46 million women around the world drink to excess. The World Health Organization on Friday called on countries to restrict alcohol consumption through taxes, bans on advertising, and limiting […]