WHO launches SAFER alcohol control initiative to prevent and reduce alcohol-related death and disability
WHO launches SAFER alcohol control initiative to prevent and reduce alcohol-related death and disability WHO-led initiative and action package aim to support global target of reducing harmful use of alcohol by 10% by 2025 WHO September 28, 2018 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 | NEW YORK – The World Health Organization (WHO) today released SAFER, a new initiative and […]
In US universities, Chinese students drink a lot less than American peers – report
In US universities, Chinese students drink a lot less than American peers – report Study International By Study International Staff October 2, 2018 American universities are grappling with (at times, fatal) problems of students excessively drinking. Fraternities are regularly on the news for the excesses of Greek Life, where alcohol, parties and hazing frequently occur. Similarly, […]
No More Hard Liquor at Fraternity Houses, National Group Says
No More Hard Liquor at Fraternity Houses, National Group Says Source:: https://www.chronicle.com/ By Sarah Brown SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 A large swath of fraternities will no longer allow hard liquor in chapter houses or at parties in most circumstances, according to a new policy approved by the major national association for fraternities. The North-American Interfraternity Conference’s resolution […]
China leads the way for beverage alcohol ecommerce
China leads the way for beverage alcohol ecommerce New study shows that Chinese consumers spend four times more on online alcohol purchases than the US, while France and the UK have the most developed ecommerce sectors Source: IWSR September 4, 2018 Online alcohol sales are developing fast in China, growing at around 15% per year, […]
Irish whiskey industry warns ‘ludicrous’ advertising restrictions will damage tourism
Irish whiskey industry warns ‘ludicrous’ advertising restrictions will damage tourism Source: beveragedaily.com September 4, 2018 Under the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, free-standing directional or way-marking signage containing the name of a distillery or alcohol brand would be banned from display at any Luas (Dublin tram) or bus stop, or within 200 metres of any boundary […]
NH Launches campaign to raise awareness of risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant
NH Launches campaign to raise awareness of risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant Manchester Ink Link By Grace Ames September 9, 2018 CONCORD, NH – The State of New Hampshire is taking steps to remind the public about the preventable harm associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy. While there is widespread and justified concern about fetal exposure […]
NC: More than 200 arrested in ALE sting
NC: More than 200 arrested in ALE sting Bladen Journal September 9, 2018 More than 200 people were arrested on alcohol, drug and other charges during an operation Aug. 24 as part of a statewide crackdown by the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement. During the operation, ALE special agents in Fayetteville intervened during a shooting following […]
Ireland: Decision not to include cancer warnings on alcohol products an ‘insult to those who have suffered from cancer
Ireland: Decision not to include cancer warnings on alcohol products an ‘insult to those who have suffered from cancer’Senator Frances Black was reacting to the news that cancer warning labels are expected to be dropped from the Alcohol Bill. Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/ September 24, 2018 SENATOR FRANCES BLACK has condemned Simon Harris’ decision to drop proposed cancer warning […]
NC: Teens tag North Carolina stores’ “alcopop” with red warning stickers
NC: Teens tag North Carolina stores’ “alcopop” with red warning stickers The Takeout By Kate Bernot September 24, 2018 It is admirable that some Asheville, North Carolina-area teens want to stay on the straight-and-narrow, choosing not to poison their already confused adolescent brains with alcohol. Good on them. They’re concerned, though, that retail stores aren’t cracking […]
FL: Target, Walmart file rule challenge for ‘whiskey and Wheaties’
FL: Target, Walmart file rule challenge for ‘whiskey and Wheaties’ Florida Politics By Jim Rosica September 25, 2018 Target and Walmart are heading to court to get an administrative law judge to give them what Gov. Rick Scott wouldn’t: The ability to sell whiskey and Wheaties in the same store. The big-box retailers late Monday filed an administrative challenge against the state’s Division of […]