Is poverty causing more alcohol-related deaths? (opinion)
Is poverty causing more alcohol-related deaths? (opinion) Washington Examiner by John Patrick January 9, 2020 Many people love a cold beer and a happy hour, but a troubling new study on alcohol-related mortality has many health experts warning that it may be time to rethink our relationship with alcohol. Published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental […]
United Kingdom: France finally scraps law forcing drivers to keep breathalyser kits in cars (excerpt)
United Kingdom: France finally scraps law forcing drivers to keep breathalyser kits in cars (excerpt) The Local January 8, 2020 A confusing law that has forced (at least officially) drivers in France to keep at least one disposable breathaylser kit in their car at all times has finally been officially binned by the French government. […]
Study: Binge drinking on the rise, officials believe new drinks hide alcohol taste
Study: Binge drinking on the rise, officials believe new drinks hide alcohol taste Source: https://www.wbay.com/ Jan 12, 2020 Health officials say a new study reinforces the idea that binge drinking is a leading cause of alcohol related deaths around the country. Some health officials believe binge drinking is on the rise because many new drinks hide […]
Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply, Particularly Among Women
Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply, Particularly Among Women An analysis of death certificates over nearly two decades contained several troubling findings. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Matt Richtel Jan. 10, 2020 The number of women drinking dangerous amounts of alcohol is rising sharply in the United States. That finding was among several troubling conclusions in an analysis […]
MD: New Carroll County program aims to deter underage drinking by targeting servers who sell alcohol to minors
MD: New Carroll County program aims to deter underage drinking by targeting servers who sell alcohol to minors Carroll County Times By Mary Grace Keller January 10, 2020 In an effort to prevent underage drinking, the Carroll County Office of the State’s Attorney and the county Liquor Board teamed up to form a program they say […]
12th-grade binge drinking predicts risky driving in early adulthood
12th-grade binge drinking predicts risky driving in early adulthood Vaca FE, et al. Pediatrics. 2019;doi:10.1542/peds.2018-4095. Healio January 9, 2020 Binge drinking during senior year in high school is a predictor of risky alcohol-related behaviors in early adulthood — like driving while impaired or riding with an impaired driver — according to a study published in Pediatrics. “Clinicians […]
GHSA Says States Need to Do More to Target Repetitive Drunk Drivers
GHSA Says States Need to Do More to Target Repetitive Drunk Drivers The Legal Examiner By Eric T. Chaffin January 9, 2020 A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol are often arrested more than once, suggesting that sanctions, treatment, and […]
Alcohol Safety: 10 Tips for Drinking Responsibly
Alcohol Safety: 10 Tips for Drinking Responsibly SMU Daily Campus January 9, 2020 When it comes to intoxication and addiction, the spotlight has been shining on America’s opioid crisis for several years now. Yet it’s important not to lose sight of the public health issues associated with other substances. Any type of addiction can take […]
Yale-led team finds parents can curb teen drinking and driving
Yale-led team finds parents can curb teen drinking and driving Yale News By Brita Belli January 9, 2020 Binge drinking by teenagers in their senior year of high school is a strong predictor of dangerous behaviors later in life, including driving while impaired (DWI) and riding with an impaired driver (RWI), according to a new Yale-led […]
Survey: Millennials spend $300 a month on alcohol
Survey: Millennials spend $300 a month on alcohol WKRN January 9, 2020 (CNN) – People who gave up alcohol this month may save more than their health. Giving up drinking in January has become quite the thing. According to USA Today, just over half of millennials in a survey conducted by the Harris Poll say they […]