How Marijuana Use Can Increase Your Risk for an Alcohol Overdose
How Marijuana Use Can Increase Your Risk for an Alcohol Overdose Healthline Written by Nancy Schimelpfening October 20, 2019 If you use alcohol along with other drugs, you may be increasing your risk for an alcohol overdose, researchers say. These drugs can interact with alcohol in ways that not only make it more likely for […]
Alcohol intake and reduced brain volume: What explains the link?
Alcohol intake and reduced brain volume: What explains the link? Does drinking more alcohol shrink the brain, or does a smaller brain volume actually predispose individuals to drink more alcohol? Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ October 31, 2019 A new study confirms the link between alcohol use and lower brain volume and proposes a shared underlying cause. Excessive alcohol […]
Behavioral economic analysis used to predict alcohol problems among heavy-drinking college students
Behavioral economic analysis used to predict alcohol problems among heavy-drinking college students News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) October 29, 2019 Most people drink less in situations where there are constraints on alcohol use. The sensitivity of alcohol use to the constraint of drink price can be assessed using an ‘alcohol […]
100 years ago, a Minnesota congressman’s law passed, and Prohibition really began
100 years ago, a Minnesota congressman’s law passed, and Prohibition really began Duluth News Tribune Written By: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Public Radio October 29, 2019 A century ago Monday, Prohibition got teeth. On Oct. 28, 1919, Congress passed the Volstead Act, ushering in an era of illegal consumption of alcohol in the United States. Congress and […]
Protectionism or Protection?
Protectionism or Protection? Source: Public Action Management by Pamela S. Erickson October 31, 2019 The US Supreme Court recently invalidated a Tennessee law that required a lengthy period of state residency for persons and companies that wanted a license to operate a liquor store. The Court determined the law constituted “protectionism” which means it was […]
Canada: Do we need a federal Alcohol Act in Canada to better regulate the substance?
Canada: Do we need a federal Alcohol Act in Canada to better regulate the substance? Research estimates that each year some 15,000 deaths, 90,000 hospital admissions and 240,000 years of life lost are directly attributable to alcohol use Kitchener News The Conversation October 27, 2019 This article, written by Tim Stockwell, University of Victoria, originally appeared on […]
NC: Hundreds arrested during state-wide drug-alcohol-gun crackdown in Pitt, 7 other counties
NC: Hundreds arrested during state-wide drug-alcohol-gun crackdown in Pitt, 7 other counties News 12 by Annette Weston October 28th 2019 GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Over the weekend, ALE special agents arrested more than 200 people for alcohol, drug and firearm charges during a state-wide crackdown. Bryan House, Interim Director of ALE, says the enforcement was in […]
CO: Alcohol is ‘No. 1 drug of choice’ in Durango, according to Mercy hospital
CO: Alcohol is ‘No. 1 drug of choice’ in Durango, according to Mercy hospital More than 1,000 visits to ER last year were drinking-related The Journal By Mary Shinn Reporter October 28, 2019 Alcohol abuse was responsible for more than 1,000 visits to the emergency room at Mercy Regional Medical Center in fiscal year 2018, helping to […]
Every Four Extra Years of Education Reduces Risks of Binge Drinking by 50%, Says Study
Every Four Extra Years of Education Reduces Risks of Binge Drinking by 50%, Says Study Researchers found that men and women who completed school were also more likely to consume wine, while those who did not, were seen to drink more distilled spirits, beer and cider in comparison. News 18 October 28, 2019 A new […]
What’s the drinking age on international flights?
What’s the drinking age on international flights? MSN By Sid Lipsey October 28, 2019 MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. This month marks the 70th anniversary of an event that changed flying as we know […]