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 […]
UChicago Medicine receives $3.8 million, five-year grant to study stimulation and sedation in excessive drinkers
UChicago Medicine receives $3.8 million, five-year grant to study stimulation and sedation in excessive drinkers The Chicago Social Drinking Project enters year 16 Newswise Source Newsroom: University of Chicago Medical Center April 18, 2019 (Article ID: 711601) Newswise — A leading clinical and research psychologist at the University of Chicago Medicine has been awarded a $3.8 million […]
Do Current DUI Laws Bring Justice To Accident Victims?
Do Current DUI Laws Bring Justice To Accident Victims? The Urban Twist By TUT STAFF April 18, 2019 Drunk drivers claimed more than 10,000 lives in 2016. That’s 10,000 lives that could have been prevented had the drivers made better choices. If driving a car after consuming alcohol has life or death consequences, why are drunk […]
Alcohol: Parents need to set good examples
Alcohol: Parents need to set good examples KPC News By Kelly Sickafoose April 19, 2019 While there has been significant focus placed on campaigns regarding the opioid epidemic, it’s important to not lose sight of the dangers posed by alcohol and underage drinking. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which helps educate people about the damaging […]