Should legal blood-alcohol content level be lowered in name of safety?

Should legal blood-alcohol content level be lowered in name of safety? Norwalk Reflector March 3, 2019 In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death. With 29 Americans losing their lives to alcohol-related driving incidents daily, alcohol consumption is the single greatest contributing factor. A heated public debate has […]

‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines

‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines Source: https://www.smh.com.au/ By Gary Nunn March 5, 2019  Red wine is Pippa Williams’ favourite way to relax. The 39 year-old from Melbourne often has a glass or two after work. She’s aware, but sceptical, of advice suggesting this amount of red wine is good for her […]

Pernod Ricard CEO: Informed consumers will make healthier choices

Pernod Ricard CEO: Informed consumers will make healthier choices EURACTIV.com By Gerardo Fortuna February 4, 2019 “Information is power,” the boss of French spirits maker Pernod Ricard told EU policymakers last week, underlining the fundamental role of consumer education in reducing alcohol abuse, particularly among students. How can young people be encouraged to make healthier choices […]

Drinking Alcohol May Be More Harmful Than Thought for Young Adults

Drinking Alcohol May Be More Harmful Than Thought for Young Adults Source: https://www.livescience.com/ By Rachael Rettner March 1, 2019  Alcohol consumption may be more harmful than thought, particularly for young and middle-age adults, a new study suggests. Although drinking alcohol in moderation is often thought to be good for you, the authors point out that many […]

PA:  National Transportation Safety Board releases ‘Most Wanted’ list for reducing traffic deaths

PA:  National Transportation Safety Board releases ‘Most Wanted’ list for reducing traffic deaths TribLive By Megan Tomasic February 4, 2019 The National Transportation Safety Board is working to decrease the number of traffic fatalities across the nation by targeting three key factors — speeding, alcohol- and drug-related incidents and distracted driving. The board announced its “Most […]

Ireland:  Social media putting young people off alcohol, C&C warned

Ireland:  Social media putting young people off alcohol, C&C warned Irish Independent By Gavin McLoughlin February 6, 2019 Social media culture is putting people off alcohol, posing challenges to Bulmers-maker C&C, analysts at investment bank Berenberg have told clients. Shares in the company fell 2.6pc in Dublin yesterday after the analysts cut their rating on […]

IL:  Land of drinkin’: Illinois has nation’s lowest beer prices

IL:  Land of drinkin’: Illinois has nation’s lowest beer prices Sauk Valley By Tribune News Service February 19, 2019 Weeks after Chicago claimed the crown for most breweries in the nation, the news gets even better: Illinois is home to some of the cheapest beer prices in the U.S. According to a study by the website […]

India:  16 crore Indians consume alcohol, these states being highest consumers: Survey

India:  16 crore Indians consume alcohol, these states being highest consumers: Survey According to a recent government survey, around 16 crore Indians in the age group of 10-75 are consumers of alcohol with Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa having the highest prevalence of liquor use. India Today Web Desk New Delhi February 18, […]