Forcing a smile at work linked to heavy drinking: study
Forcing a smile at work linked to heavy drinking: study Source: https://www.foxnews.com/ By David Aaro April 13 Employees who work in the public eye who force themselves to smile for customers or hide feelings of annoyance may be susceptible to heavy drinking after hours, according to a new study. Researchers at Penn State and the University […]
America’s Real Drug Problem: Alcohol Abuse Costs US Billions Annually
America’s Real Drug Problem: Alcohol Abuse Costs US Billions Annually Source: https://citizentruth.org/ Apr 11, 2019 A report in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine states that alcohol abuse costs the United States a whopping $249 billion in 2010 alone. America’s epidemic of opioid abuse and the increasing problem of methamphetamine addiction have been the stars of […]
US Military Is America’s Heaviest-Drinking Profession, Survey Finds
US Military Is America’s Heaviest-Drinking Profession, Survey Finds Military.com By Patricia Kime April 11, 2019 “This comes as a surprise,” said no one, ever, of a new analysis that finds military members drink alcohol more than workers in any other job. A review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s survey data from 2013 through […]
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional? National Review By Caleb Whitmer April 12, 2019 Many states’ regulations seem more designed to suppress competition than to encourage safety. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition. While that odd chapter in American history officially concluded with the 21st Amendment’s ratification in 1933, the restless […]
Canada: Federal government moves to lift its final barrier to interprovincial alcohol sales
Now, it says, it’s up to the provinces and territories to enact changes of their own that would allow for direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol across Canada National Post The Canadian Press April 9, 2019 OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced legislation that it says will remove a final federal barrier to the easier flow […]
India: States chalking out plans to implement Alcoholic Beverages Regulations
India: States chalking out plans to implement Alcoholic Beverages Regulations FnBnews April 10, 2019 Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi – The food safety commissioners and the excise commissioners in the states are currently holding meetings to chalk out plans for the effective implementation of the Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, 2018, which came into force on April 1, […]
Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs: A Pharmacological Evaluation
Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs: A Pharmacological Evaluation News Medical, Life Sciences By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. | Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. April 10, 2019 The abuse of alcohol and other drugs like narcotics, sedatives and stimulants continues to be a major global public health concern. This international crisis is further heightened by the tendency of many users […]
Gen X, Older Millennials Are Drinking Too Much and Underestimate the Impact on Their Health, Addiction Specialists Warn
Gen X, Older Millennials Are Drinking Too Much and Underestimate the Impact on Their Health, Addiction Specialists Warn New poll shows one-third (33%) of U.S. adults aged 35-44 would be flagged for problem drinking News Release News Provided by American Osteopathic Association April 9, 2019 CHICAGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Osteopathic physicians who specialize in addiction medicine […]
Whisky ad featuring a man leaping off a mountain has been banned for promoting risky behavior
Whisky ad featuring a man leaping off a mountain has been banned for promoting risky behavior Macallan’s advert shows a man falling through the air before growing wings Text appears which says: ‘Would you risk falling for the chance to fly?’ Complainers said it linked alcohol with daring, toughness and irresponsibility Macallan said their winged […]
Private Labels Threaten Alcohol Market Balance
Private Labels Threaten Alcohol Market Balance Source: Public Action Management by Pamela S. Erickson April 10th Private label alcohol has evolved to the point where it provides a benefit for large grocery chains that is not economically feasible for small independent retailers. Therefore, if it becomes a widespread practice, it represents a threat to the […]