Why millennials prefer cannabis to booze: ‘Zero enjoyment out of drinking’
Why millennials prefer cannabis to booze: ‘Zero enjoyment out of drinking’ Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/ Apr 20, 2019 The beverage industry is evolving, as many young people find marijuana a more appealing alternative Jena, a 27-year-old business-operations employee based in Chicago, has consumed alcohol socially for nearly a decade. In recent months, however, she’s concluded it’s not worth […]
The University must back the IFC’s hard alcohol ban
The University must back the IFC’s hard alcohol ban The GW Hatchet By Editorial Board April 22, 2019 Fraternities will soon trade in hard liquor bottles for beer cans when the North American Interfraternity Conference implements a hard liquor ban. The ban, which will prohibit fraternities from obtaining drinks with more than 15 percent alcohol in chapters’ homes, will go […]
Prom after-parties a dwindling tradition
Prom after-parties a dwindling tradition Huron Daily Tribune April 20, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When it comes to convincing throngs of high school students to show up to an alcohol-free party stretching until dawn after prom night, 17-year-old Parkland senior Dani Colapietro believes a good pitch is key. “We want people to think of […]
National survey shows support for stronger drunken driving, speed laws
National survey shows support for stronger drunken driving, speed laws Source: https://www.post-gazette.com/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette APR 15, 2019 Safety experts know what works to hold down traffic deaths: wearing seat belts, following the speed limit, avoiding drunken and distracted driving, road features like roundabouts and rumble strips. The challenge has been getting motorists to buy into those […]
Heavy drinkers consuming more than half of all alcohol
Heavy drinkers consuming more than half of all alcohol Source: https://medicalxpress.com/ by La Trobe University April 19, 2019 La Trobe University researchers have found the heaviest drinking 10 per cent of Australians drink over half the alcohol consumed in Australia, downing an average of six standard drinks per day. Published today in the Australian and New […]
IA: Iowa lawmakers respond to evolution of canned cocktails
IA: Iowa lawmakers respond to evolution of canned cocktails Radio Iowa By O. Kay Henderson April 18, 2019 Another adult beverage may be available for this summer’s backyard barbecue: a canned cocktail. Iowa legislators have voted to raise the allowed alcohol content up to 15% for mixed drinks sold in a metal can. Representative Mike Sexton […]
GA: New proposal changes to Savannah’s Alcohol Ordinance
GA: New proposal changes to Savannah’s Alcohol Ordinance WSAV 3 By Shaynah Ferreira April 18, 2019 SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Major changes could be coming to Savannah’s city code for Alcohol Sales. If it happens, it would effect everyone who sells alcohol from Supermarkets Clerks to Bartenders. Two public meetings were held Thursday by the […]
Russia: Half of Russia’s Alcohol Sold Illegally, Regulators Say
Russia: Half of Russia’s Alcohol Sold Illegally, Regulators Say The Moscow Times April 19, 2019 Almost half of the alcohol products sold in Russia last year were on the market illegally, the state Federal Alcohol Market Regulation Service (Rosalkogolregulirovanie) said this week. Sales of alcoholic beverages in Russia rose by 4.6 percent in 2018, according […]
Canada: NB Students See How All Their Tomorrows Could Be Erased By Impaired Driving
Canada: NB Students See How All Their Tomorrows Could Be Erased By Impaired Driving News Release Source: MADD Canada April 18, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An education program from MADD Canada and generously sponsored by Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is giving New Brunswick students a powerful look at how all their […]
How ‘Mommy Juice’ Culture Is Normalizing Alcohol Addiction
How ‘Mommy Juice’ Culture Is Normalizing Alcohol Addiction Healthline Written by Leah Campbell April 18, 2019 “Mommy needs her wine.” If you think it’s becoming more difficult to avoid seeing phrases like that on social media, you’re not alone. Between memes, jokes between friends, and even movies dedicated to women and their love for wine, it can sometimes […]