High alcohol prices causing pre-drinking culture
High alcohol prices causing pre-drinking culture Source: https://stockdailydish.com/ December 11, 2019 The high cost of alcohol at Australian pubs and clubs is causing nearly two-thirds of revellers to pre-drink before heading out, according to a new study. An international comparison of pre-drinking rates found 64 per cent of Australian ‘nightlife goers’ drink at home before hitting […]
NUMBER OF PUBS IN THE UK RISES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 10 YEARS
NUMBER OF PUBS IN THE UK RISES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 10 YEARS Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Edith Hancock 11th December, 2019 The UK’s pub sector could be about to recover from decades of decline, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number of pubs in the UK increased by […]
Why millennials are increasingly choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle (video)
Why millennials are increasingly choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle (video) PBS By Hari Sreenivasan December 10, 2019 Millennials are increasingly reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. A movement known as “sober curious” is gaining popularity with these young adults, who are questioning both the physical effects of alcohol and the way drinking is ingrained in American culture. […]
Canada: B.C. creates first guideline in Canada for treating alcohol addiction
Canada: B.C. creates first guideline in Canada for treating alcohol addiction Guideline focuses on early prevention, including screening patients as young as 12 years old Coast Mountain News By Ashley Wadhwani December 17, 2019 The B.C. government will soon be rolling out a first-in-Canada guideline for doctors dealing with people suffering from alcohol addiction, as […]
New research uncovers the downside of ridesharing and alcohol consumption
New research uncovers the downside of ridesharing and alcohol consumption Medical Xpress by Jennifer French Giarratano, Georgia State University December 23, 2019 Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, which keep drunk drivers off the road, are also likely to increase excessive levels of alcohol consumption according to new research by economists at the University of Louisville […]