NV: ‘Sober Curious’ movement continues to gain steam in Las Vegas, other cities
NV: ‘Sober Curious’ movement continues to gain steam in Las Vegas, other cities 8 News Now by Carolyn Williams August 21, 2019 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Thousands are jumping on-board a movement that’s gaining steam, especially in hospitality-driven cities, across the nation. ‘Sober Curious’ is described by Ruby Warrington, British journalist and author of “Sober […]
Millennials are shunning beer because they say it makes them ‘fat’
Millennials are shunning beer because they say it makes them ‘fat’ Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Kate Taylor August 24, 2019 Almost a third of millennials say they’re cutting back on alcohol, up from the 21% who said they were drinking less alcohol in 2018, according to a survey by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Beer is being hit […]
Florida Bars Hit With $31M Verdict For Drunken Hit-And-Run
Florida Bars Hit With $31M Verdict For Drunken Hit-And-Run Source: Law360 By Daniel Siegal August 23, 2019 A Florida jury on Friday hit a pair of Tallahassee bars with a $30.8 million verdict, finding that their willful serving of alcohol to underage patrons was the cause of a hit-and-run accident that left a woman with […]
Alcohol really is no excuse for bad behavior: Research reveals you’re still the same person after a drink
Alcohol really is no excuse for bad behavior: Research reveals you’re still the same person after a drink Researchers attempt to paint a clearer picture of how drinking alcohol, empathy, and moral behavior are related Source: https://www.rappler.com/ Kathryn Francis, University of Bradford August 24, 2019 Many of us know that feeling of waking up, headache […]
Online courses aim to educate UMD students about alcohol, sexual assault and more
Online courses aim to educate UMD students about alcohol, sexual assault and more New freshmen and transfer students must complete each module before the school year starts, while all students must complete sexual assault prevention training. Duluth News Tribune Written By: Adelie Bergstrom August 21, 2019 With the start of the fall semester fast approaching, a […]
Why does alcohol make you gain weight? Experts reveal the REAL reasons why your nightly glass of wine is leading to unexpected belly fat
Why does alcohol make you gain weight? Experts reveal the REAL reasons why your nightly glass of wine is leading to unexpected belly fat Daily Mail By Emilia Mazza for Daily Mail Australia August 22, 2019 Health experts have revealed the real reasons why drinking alcohol can lead to unexpected calories – and it’s not just due […]
Which Drivers Are Most Likely to Cause a Fatal Accident?
Which Drivers Are Most Likely to Cause a Fatal Accident? ValuePenguin surveyed thousands of fatal traffic accidents and found that drivers of certain makes were as much as 12% more likely than the national average to cause a fatal traffic accident. Conversely, Volvo drivers — who we found to be the safest drivers of the […]
Heavy drinking and HIV don’t mix, study finds
Heavy drinking and HIV don’t mix, study finds Science Daily Boston University School of Medicine August 22, 2019 Summary: A new study finds that heavy alcohol consumption (three drinks or more/day for women and four drinks or more/day for men) is linked to alterations in immune function among people with HIV. Heavy alcohol consumption (three […]
Fewer U.S. teens participating in substance abuse prevention programs
Fewer U.S. teens participating in substance abuse prevention programs Reuters By Tamara Mathias August 22, 2019 (Reuters Health) – Fewer U.S. adolescents are participating in programs designed to prevent substance abuse, a study suggests. Participation in these programs has dropped significantly since the early 2000s, researchers found. While 48% of adolescents attended prevention programs in […]
The Interfraternity Conference Enforces New Rule: No Hard Alcohol!
The Interfraternity Conference Enforces New Rule: No Hard Alcohol! Supposedly, as of September 1, 2019, chapters across the country associated with the Conference will need to comply with new alcohol regulations. Study Breaks By Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University August 22, 2019 Bad news for frat stars and groupies everywhere. The college legends (or horror stories) […]