Russia:  Russian alcohol consumption down 40% since 2003 – WHO

Russia:  Russian alcohol consumption down 40% since 2003 – WHO Reputation for heavy drinking on the slide since Putin measures including curbs on alcohol sales The Guardian By Agence France-Presse in Moscow October 1, 2019 Russia may still have a reputation as a nation of heavy drinkers, but a report by the World Health Organization shows […]

Binge-drinking from adolescence could have long-term effects on the cardiovascular system

Binge-drinking from adolescence could have long-term effects on the cardiovascular system News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) September 30, 2019 Moderate drinking has been linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease in several studies. However, the relationship between alcohol and heart disease remains controversial and is challenging to assess. […]

Can low carb beer help your waistline?

Can low carb beer help your waistline? Cutting back on carbs but still want to drink? Low carb beer might be the answer. – by Rhys McKay Better Homes October 1, 2019 Whether it’s at home or at a bar, there’s just something so refreshing about drinking an ice-cold beer after a long day. But drinking beer […]

Millennials find it harder to disconnect from work, study reveals

Millennials find it harder to disconnect from work, study reveals HR Dive By Valerie Bolden-Barrett September 30, 2019 Dive Brief: Employees are struggling to leave work at work — especially millennials, a SimplyHired survey found. The results showed that while baby boomers could leave work behind them when “off the clock,” the younger generation admitted to […]

MD:  Liquor control board asked to amend server policy for nonprofit events

MD:  Liquor control board asked to amend server policy for nonprofit events The Garrett County Republican by Renée Shreve, Staff Writer September 19, 2019 “For the past five years, I feel that the health department and the board have made great strides to find and reduce underage and binge drinking for our citizens in the […]

How the credit crunch has influenced European drinking habits

How the credit crunch has influenced European drinking habits IWSR figures show that alcohol consumption in Europe has yet to recover more than ten years on from the 2008 financial crisis, with wine and spirits being hit the hardest. Source: IWSR September 29, 2019 The upheaval that the credit crunch triggered has prompted a change […]

United Kingdom: Baby boomers overtake young people as the country’s problem drinkers, as NHS figures reveal a surge in alcohol-related mental disorders among the middle-aged

United Kingdom: Baby boomers overtake young people as the country’s problem drinkers, as NHS figures reveal a surge in alcohol-related mental disorders among the middle-aged Mental health issues linked to alcohol up 20% for middle-aged in last five years Among those aged 15-29, those admitted for the same issues are down 7%  Experts say figures […]

Editorial: Nebraska universities step up to help students understand alcohol concerns

Editorial: Nebraska universities step up to help students understand alcohol concerns Omaha World-Herald Editorial staff August 28, 2019 Instruction is resuming on college campuses in Nebraska and Iowa, and it’s important for schools to help students develop a responsible understanding of alcohol use. Drinking can raise big risks for students, especially when taken to the […]

How Canadian universities are trying to stop students from binge-drinking

How Canadian universities are trying to stop students from binge-drinking CTV News By Emerald Bensadoun, The Canadian Press  August 27, 2019 Reka Rossignol remembers feeling a mix of frustration and fear while trying to get an incoherent friend back to their dorm after a night of drinking during their first year in university. Campus security […]