India: Maharashtra to allow online sale, home delivery of liquor
India: Maharashtra to allow online sale, home delivery of liquor Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/ October 14, 2018 The Maharashtra government has decided to allow online sale and home delivery of liquor in the state, saying it could curb the cases of drunken driving. “We want to curb the instances of drunken driving. Allowing home delivery of liquor will […]
SC: ‘Increased consumption’: Why SC alcohol revenues continue to rise
SC: ‘Increased consumption’: Why SC alcohol revenues continue to rise The Post and Courier By Warren L. Wise October 13, 2018 Beyond the out-of-season blooming Bradford pears and behind the boardwalk overlooking a pond with a not-so-shy turtle waiting for a treat, Kim Dannelly sits with family members sipping a mimosa on an […]
WHO Launches “Safer” Alcohol Campaign
WHO Launches “Safer” Alcohol Campaign The Fix By Kelly Burch October 12, 2018 The campaign outlines steps that governments can take to reduce problem drinking. The World Health Organization has launched a campaign outlining high-impact strategies that can help governments address alcohol abuse, in order to work toward the organization’s goal of […]
The Rise of Boozy Vending Machines
The Rise of Boozy Vending Machines Self-service dispensers for wine, beer, and cocktails offer on-premise venues more than just novelty Source: https://daily.sevenfifty.com/ Kara Newman October 5, 2018 At Existing Conditions, a cocktail bar that opened in New York City in July 2018, it’s almost a sport to watch patrons react to the vending machines that dispense […]
Since Kavanaugh’s youth, drinking among teens has plummeted
Since Kavanaugh’s youth, drinking among teens has plummeted Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ by Kimberly Leonard October 05, 2018 The confirmation battle over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has sparked a public conversation about drinking and its effects, particularly among and for teens. But the portrait drawn during the confirmation process of the drinking that Kavanaugh and his friends […]
Nebraska: A year after Supreme Court sealed fate of Whiteclay beer stores, reforms still needed, activists say
Nebraska: A year after Supreme Court sealed fate of Whiteclay beer stores, reforms still needed, activists say Source: https://journalstar.com/ Oct 7, 2018 A year after the Nebraska Supreme Court closed the door to further alcohol sales in Whiteclay, activists think reforms are still needed in and around the village in northwest Nebraska. Among their concerns: the […]
WI: Research on alcohol access finds no substantial support for arguments to lower legal drinking age Research concludes reaching legal age increases binge drinking, risky behaviors
WI: Research on alcohol access finds no substantial support for arguments to lower legal drinking age Research concludes reaching legal age increases binge drinking, risky behaviors The Badger Herald By Hibah Ansari October 9, 2018 New research at the University of Wisconsin surrounding the effects of alcohol access found no evidence to corroborate parental […]
Ireland: Ireland passes law putting cancer warnings on alcohol
Ireland: Ireland passes law putting cancer warnings on alcohol Source: https://medicalxpress.com/ October 10, 2018 Alcoholic drinks in Ireland will be labelled with cancer warnings under a groundbreaking law passed Wednesday, which also sets a minimum price in a bid to tackle a “corrosive” drinking culture. Ministers say the bill, the first in Ireland to address alcohol […]
Alcohol labels warning of risk from drinking while pregnant ‘will save lives’
Alcohol labels warning of risk from drinking while pregnant ‘will save lives’ Australia-New Zealand agreement to mandate labels that were previously voluntary Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Melissa Davey 11 Oct 2018 Alcohol producers will be forced to label their products with warnings relating to the risks of drinking during pregnancy in an agreement reached by Australian and New […]
SC: Red dots and blue laws
SC: Red dots and blue laws The story behind liquor laws in South Carolina COLA Today By Staff October 12, 2018 Only 12 years ago, all S.C. bars served liquor or liquor drinks using mini bottles: sealed bottles containing less than 50 milliliters inside. Our state has a long list of regulations + laws when it comes to alcohol, […]