England: England failing to tackle alcohol ‘epidemic’, say researchers
England: England failing to tackle alcohol ‘epidemic’, say researchers Source: https://www.bbc.com/ By Michael Buchanan 30 July 2019 Massive cuts to alcohol rehab services mean a “national epidemic” of alcohol-related problems is not being tackled, King’s College London researchers say. And people with drink problems in England are less than half as likely to receive the right […]
Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging
Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/ University of Stirling July 24, 2019 Summary: Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging — despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research. FULL STORY Just half of […]
‘Second-Hand Drinking’ Is The Public Health Problem You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
‘Second-Hand Drinking’ Is The Public Health Problem You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Science Alert By Carly Cassella July 28, 2019 It’s easy to imagine how second-hand smoke can impact an innocent bystander – most of us have probably inhaled the smoke from someone else’s tobacco without wanting to. But it’s not the only habit that […]
Canned Cocktails Give Millennials What They’ve Always Desired
Canned Cocktails Give Millennials What They’ve Always Desired The perfect drink for a medium-fancy generation Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ AMANDA MULL JUL 26, 2019 Over the past year, the dark cans of stout in the corner of my local grocery store’s craft-beer fridge have given way to lighter, smaller containers. I didn’t stop to inspect these new offerings […]
VA: Court Reinstates Challenge to ‘Habitual Drunkard’ Law
VA: Court Reinstates Challenge to ‘Habitual Drunkard’ Law NBC Washington 4 By Denise Lavoie July 16, 2019 A lawsuit challenging an unusual Virginia law that allows police to arrest and jail people designated as “habitual drunkards” was reinstated by a deeply divided federal appeals court Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the […]
NC: Underage drinking and driving
NC: Underage drinking and driving Wilkes Journal-Patriot July 16, 2019 The Wilkesboro Police Department’s recent underage drinking and driving cases reflect an ongoing serious problem. On the morning of July 8, Officer P.L. Parsons stopped a 17-year-old high school student driving 85-90 mph in a 55-mph zone on U.S. 421 West and charged her with […]
NH: DWIs up 82% in Hampton; police plan crackdown
NH: DWIs up 82% in Hampton; police plan crackdown Sea Coast Online By Max Sullivan July 18, 2019 HAMPTON — Drunken driving arrests nearly doubled in Hampton this year from 2018, leading police to bolster their efforts to catch intoxicated motorists and over-serving bars. There were 120 people arrested for driving while intoxicated this year between Jan. 1 […]
Canada: More ED visits because of alcohol, 175% increase in 25- to 29-year-olds seeking care
Canada: More ED visits because of alcohol, 175% increase in 25- to 29-year-olds seeking care Medical Xpress by Canadian Medical Association Journal July 22, 2019 New research shows dramatically rising visits to emergency departments (ED) related to alcohol, especially for women, with a 175% increase in alcohol-related visits from young people aged 25 to 29. […]
AR: Drinking on street near for zone in Little Rock’s River Market
AR: Drinking on street near for zone in Little Rock’s River Market Arkansas Democrat Gazette Rachel Herzog July 24, 2019 People enjoying alcoholic beverages in Little Rock’s River Market District will soon be able to take their drinks on the streets in a designated area, thanks to legislation the city board passed Tuesday. The city […]
AK: Bethel City Council Passes More Restrictive Alcohol Laws
AK: Bethel City Council Passes More Restrictive Alcohol Laws KYUK Greg Kim Jul 25, 2019 Bethel City Council passed stricter alcohol laws on Tuesday, July 23. After some amendments, the regulations received a unanimous vote. The council added a requirement for liquor stores to employ night-time security guards, and it decided that no […]