The most convincing reason for being ‘sober-curious’

The most convincing reason for being ‘sober-curious’ CNN By Holly Thomas July 10, 2019 (CNN)”It’s so hard not to drink,” Charlotte Underwood told me. “Everyone I grew up with was part of that culture. Even visiting them now, it’s so hard not to drink because it’s a fundamental part of our community.” Underwood, 23, from […]

Just ONE pint of beer or glass of wine could make it unsafe to drive: Scientists question drink-drive limit after finding people are ‘significantly compromised’ by low levels of alcohol

Just ONE pint of beer or glass of wine could make it unsafe to drive: Scientists question drink-drive limit after finding people are ‘significantly compromised’ by low levels of alcohol One drink is sometimes regarded as ‘safe’ when it comes to drink-driving limits But a study suggests the effects are enough to lead to a […]

Falling UK alcohol consumption driving premiumisation, Mintel finds

Falling UK alcohol consumption driving premiumisation, Mintel finds Source: https://harpers.co.uk/ By Mathew Lyons 11 July, 2019 As many as 20% of UK adults now do not drink alcohol, according to the latest British Lifestyles report from Mintel. At the same time, 47% of those who do drink alcohol have cut back their consumption. But Britain’s drinkers […]

Is the alcohol you’re drinking registered with the FDA?

Is the alcohol you’re drinking registered with the FDA? This is the extensive process a manufacturer must go through to apply for FDA approval Rappler.com July 10, 2019 MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls samples of Cosmic Carabao gin, which they found to contain a high level of methanol, consumers […]

The dangers of energy drinks can be fatal—especially for teens

The dangers of energy drinks can be fatal—especially for teens Quartz By Sara Talpos July 10, 2019 Earlier this year, a half-dozen students from City Hill Middle School in Naugatuck, Connecticut traveled with their science teacher Katrina Spina to the state capital to testify in support of a bill that would ban sales of energy drinks to children […]

Canada:  Toronto’s top doctor sounds alarm on Ontario’s loosened alcohol regulations

Canada:  Toronto’s top doctor sounds alarm on Ontario’s loosened alcohol regulations Global News By Staff The Canadian Press July 8, 2019 Toronto‘s top doctor is sounding the alarm about the provincial government’s loosened rules around alcohol sales and consumption. In a report to the city’s board of health Monday, Dr. Eileen de Villa says the […]

Finland to raise €75m by increasing alcohol and soft drink taxes in 2020

Finland to raise €75m by increasing alcohol and soft drink taxes in 2020 Helsinki Times July 9, 2019 THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT will introduce the increases in alcohol and soft drink taxes laid out in the government programme in full as early as next year. Minister of Finance Mika Lintilä (Centre) announced last month the increases, which […]

Latvia proposes ban on alcohol advertising

Latvia proposes ban on alcohol advertising Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Melita Kiely 9th July, 2019 The Latvian Health Ministry has proposed a ban on all alcohol advertising, including television, radio and online – a move the Consumer Choice Center has criticised. The plans were included in the Latvian Health Ministry’s draft of its national health strategy, […]