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Cutting them off: Owners ponder limits on alcohol at parties

Cutting them off: Owners ponder limits on alcohol at parties Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Associated Press November 26, 2018 NEW YORK — The alcohol will flow less freely, and sometimes not at all, at some small business parties this holiday season. Owners concerned about sexual misconduct and the safety of staffers and guests are eliminating or […]

The five types of problem drinking are more common at different ages

The five types of problem drinking are more common at different ages Science Daily Penn State November 26, 2018 Summary: Alcohol abuse is more complicated than simply drinking too much. There may be five separate types of problem drinkers, according to Penn State researchers, and each one may be more common at different stages of […]

Could plastic driver’s licenses become a thing of the past?

Could plastic driver’s licenses become a thing of the past? GoErie By Tribune News Service November 24, 2018 Some states are testing smartphone technology for use instead of a hard copy of driver’s licenses. WASHINGTON — Millions of people may be able to show their smartphones rather than a plastic card to prove they’re legit […]

The rationale for tighter control of liquor versus wine and beer

The rationale for tighter control of liquor versus wine and beer Public Action Management, PLC Pamela S. Erickson, CEO November 2018 Historically, alcoholic beverages have been regulated and sold differently from other products. And spirits have been regulated differently than beer and wine– for good reason. William Kerr, PhD, Senior Scientist at the Alcohol Research Group, […]

Philippines:  Higher alcohol taxes for better public health, Suansing says

Philippines:  Higher alcohol taxes for better public health, Suansing says Politiko By John Carlo M. Cahinhinan November 25, 2018 The House of Representatives is expected to put on vote this week on second reading a measure that seeks to raise the current excise tax rates on alcohol products. Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrelita Suansing, primary author […]

Australia:  Banned Drinkers Register plan for WA

Australia:  Banned Drinkers Register plan for WA Inside Retail AAP July 30, 2018 The most dangerous drunk drivers and domestic violence abusers may be banned from buying takeaway alcohol under a proposal by the West Australian government, but the opposition says it impinges on civil rights. Under a planned 12-month trial, anyone who buys alcohol […]

Alcohol in breast milk may lead to lower cognition in kids, study finds

Alcohol in breast milk may lead to lower cognition in kids, study finds Source: CNN By Maritza Moulite July 30, 2018 Children’s exposure to alcohol through breast milk may cause a comparable drop in their cognitive abilities, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. “This is the first study in which associations […]

Fuel For Mommy Shaming: Breastfeeding And Alcohol Study Deeply Misleading

Fuel For Mommy Shaming: Breastfeeding And Alcohol Study Deeply Misleading Source: Forbes Tara Haelle Jul 30, 2018 A new Pediatrics study on breastfeeding and drinking alcohol claims to show that mothers’ “risky drinking” while breastfeeding is linked to lower cognitive scores in her children at ages 6-7 years old, though not at 10-11 years old. […]