French blame Brits for binge drinking teens
French blame Brits for binge drinking teens Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 7th April, 2015 The French government has pointed the finger of blame at British citizens suggesting the UK is responsible for the country’s rising number of binge-drinkers. Officials accused British binge drinkers of encouraging a heavy drinking lifestyle among French young […]
South Carolina frat member found dead after St. Patrick’s Day party died of alcohol poisoning: coroner
South Carolina frat member found dead after St. Patrick’s Day party died of alcohol poisoning: coroner Source: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS BY Doyle Murphy April 8, 2015 A University of South Carolina student discovered dead after a St. Patrick’s Day frat party drank himself to death, an autopsy revealed. Charles Terreni Jr., the son of […]
Alcohol: does it really offer health benefits?
Alcohol: does it really offer health benefits? Medical News Today Written by Honor Whiteman April 9, 2015 Many of us like the odd drink or two, particularly after a hard day at work. In fact, some studies have suggested moderate alcohol consumption is good for our health. On the other hand, some studies claim this may […]
Australia: Queensland Eyeing Tough New Liquor Rules
Australia: Queensland Eyeing Tough New Liquor Rules Encore April 8, 2015 QUEENSLAND, Australia (CelebrityAccess) — Club operators in Queensland are facing tough new regulations as the Australian state looks to crack down on alcohol-related violence. According to the Brisbane Times, the new rules would impose a 1AM lockout and a 3AM shutdown for clubs. The […]
OK: Underage drinking campaign to focus on high-risk period prevention
OK: Underage drinking campaign to focus on high-risk period prevention NewsOK April 9, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services’ Statewide Prevention Network is partnering with law enforcement agencies to protect our state’s youth at a time when underage drinking is traditionally extremely high. The “Underage Drinking: You’ve […]
Australia: Queensland Eyeing Tough New Liquor Rules
QUEENSLAND, Australia (CelebrityAccess) — Club operators in Queensland are facing tough new regulations as the Australian state looks to crack down on alcohol-related violence. According to the Brisbane Times, the new rules would impose a 1AM lockout and a 3AM shutdown for clubs. The rules would also require clubs to stop serving alcoholic shots after […]
OK: Underage drinking campaign to focus on high-risk period prevention
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services’ Statewide Prevention Network is partnering with law enforcement agencies to protect our state’s youth at a time when underage drinking is traditionally extremely high. The “Underage Drinking: You’ve Got 2 Much 2 Lose” enforcement campaign, slated for April 9-19, will focus on […]
Selling Alcohol to Minors and Intoxicated Patrons Is Bad Business—And Can Be Avoided
By Major Mark Willingham, BS, MSA, CPM Alcohol Solutions, LCC My 30-year career has focused on licensing, policing, and regulating the alcoholic beverage industry, and during that time, I’ve seen plenty of retailers suffer fines, suspensions, and even license revocations for failing to comply with alcohol sales laws. And whenever this happens, I wonder why […]
Banning Liquor Won’t Change the Binge Drinking Culture on Campus
Source: The Guardian Tyler Wetherall Young people in any country will indulge in inebriating activities excessively and recklessly by whatever means is available to them: negotiating laws with devious enthusiasm, aging fake IDs in the toaster or mastering the art of cut-and-paste forgery. However, Europe and the US tackle underage and binge drinking completely differently […]
Alcohol Plays Role in Many Air Rage Incidents
Source: 11 Alive 11Alive Staff, WXIA People get on a plane for all kinds of reasons: work, a wedding, a family vacation or funeral. Mix all that with alcohol, cramped quarters and too much baggage and sometimes the skies aren’t so friendly. According to a USA Today investigation, it often starts with a drink. One […]