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What is the safest amount of alcohol to drink?

What is the safest amount of alcohol to drink? Medical News Bulletin By Raymond Quan, MASc, MBA February 3, 2019 In a massive international study, researchers investigated the level that constitutes the safe amount of alcohol to drink. The general belief of many in society is that drinking alcohol in moderation has no negative health effects, and […]

Bar Owners ‘Will Have To Boost Low ABV Options’ To Attract Generation Z

Bar Owners ‘Will Have To Boost Low ABV Options’ To Attract Generation Z the drinks business By Edith Hancock February 4, 2019   Almost half of bar managers have seen a rise in demand for non-alcoholic cocktails at their sites, according to a new report looking into the ways “Generation Z” is shaping the drinks industry. […]

Alcohol consumption statistics similar to last year’s, Safety and Security incidents increase

Alcohol consumption statistics similar to last year’s, Safety and Security incidents increase Source: http://www.thedartmouth.com/ by Cassandra Thomas  2/4/19  As part of their campaign to increase transparency when it comes to alcohol usage on campus, the Student Wellness Center released data from 2018 with revealing statistics about alcohol consumption among students. While most of the data stayed […]

Why a THIRD of drinkers reading this have an alcohol problem

Why a THIRD of drinkers reading this have an alcohol problem: ADRIAN CHILES – who drank 50 units a week – reveals he didn’t think he was one of them until he discovered the sobering truth about what happens to our bodies when we exceed the recommended 14 units NHS recommends that adults drink no […]

Responsible Retailing Forum and Better Drinking Culture to Address Culture of Binge Drinking in College and University Communities 

Responsible Retailing Forum and Better Drinking Culture to Address Culture of Binge Drinking in College and University Communities  Source: RRF January 28, 2019 The Responsible Retailing Forum (RRForum) and Better Drinking Culture (BDC) announce their strategic alliance to develop a program for college and university communities to shift the paradigm of alcohol use from binge […]

VA:  Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law

VA:  Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law The Daily Progress By Frank Green Richmond Times-Dispatch January 30, 2019   The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday will hear a challenge to Virginia’s habitual drunkard law brought by four homeless alcoholics from Richmond and Roanoke.   A lower […]

TX:  Lawmaker proposes bill allowing Texans to buy liquor on Sundays

TX:  Lawmaker proposes bill allowing Texans to buy liquor on Sundays ABC 13 By Courtney Fischer January 30, 2019 Texans should be able to buy liquor on Sundays. At least, that’s what one state lawmaker thinks. State Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (D-Laredo) introduced House Bill 1100, which says liquor stores should be open seven days […]

South Africa:  How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa

South Africa:  How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa BizCommunity By Leslie London & Neo Morojele January 30, 2019 Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It’s also a key risk factor for preventable illness and death in Africa. For example, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with many adverse […]

Colorado: Full-strength beer in Colorado grocery stores impacting local liquor sales

Colorado: Full-strength beer in Colorado grocery stores impacting local liquor sales Source: https://kdvr.com/ JANUARY 31, 2019 It’s been a month now since full strength beer hit the shelves of Colorado grocery stores and FOX31 is looking into the impact the new law is having on local liquor stores. “People are going out of business,” Carolyn Joy, […]