United Kingdom: Adolescents drink less, although levels of alcohol consumption are still dangerously high
United Kingdom: Adolescents drink less, although levels of alcohol consumption are still dangerously high Press Release World Health Organization (Europe) September 26, 2018 A new WHO report published today, Adolescent alcohol-related behaviours: trends and inequalities in the WHO European Region, 2002–2014, provides new insights into data collected over 12 years on adolescent drinking. The report […]
Venice considers alcohol ban to combat tourism
Venice considers alcohol ban to combat tourism Source: The Telegraph Josephine McKenna 26 SEPTEMBER 2018 Venice is mulling a ban on carrying alcohol in the streets in its latest bid to combat the impact of excessive tourism and disruptive behaviour that is infuriating residents. The city is considering fines for anyone found to be carrying […]
VA: Governor Northam Launches First Real-World Testing of Innovative, In-Car Alcohol Detection Technology to Save Lives
VA: Governor Northam Launches First Real-World Testing of Innovative, In-Car Alcohol Detection Technology to Save Lives Press Release PR Newswire September 10, 2018 RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a news conference held today, Governor Northam launched the Driven to Protect public-private partnership that is developing technology to eliminate drunk driving and save lives on […]
United Kingdom: Top health advisor quits role accusing British government of working too closely to the alcohol industry with new multi-million pound campaign paid for by drink companies
United Kingdom: Top health advisor quits role accusing British government of working too closely to the alcohol industry with new multi-million pound campaign paid for by drink companies Daily Mail By Miles Dilworth September 10, 2018 A senior health official has quit over concerns that the government has become ‘mates’ with the alcohol industry. Sir Ian Gilmore, […]
1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use
1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use Source: CNN By Nina Avramova September 21, 2018 Over 3 million people died from alcohol consumption in 2016, equating to 1 in 20 deaths globally, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. More than 75% of these deaths were among men, […]
World Health Organization calls for restrictions on alcohol
World Health Organization calls for restrictions on alcohol Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ by Kimberly Leonard September 21, 2018 The World Health Organization estimates that about 237 million men and 46 million women around the world drink to excess. The World Health Organization on Friday called on countries to restrict alcohol consumption through taxes, bans on advertising, and limiting […]
Drink smarter, live longer: 20 ways to have a better relationship with alcohol (Excerpt)
Drink smarter, live longer: 20 ways to have a better relationship with alcohol (Excerpt) Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Anna Maxted 22 SEPTEMBER 2018 The drinking habits of the middle-aged are endlessly fascinating to doctors and scientists. And probably not because we’re so good at it. Hot on the heels of a UK government campaign that beseeches midlifers to […]
MD: What’s on tap for Maryland’s liquor laws?
MD: What’s on tap for Maryland’s liquor laws? Herald Mail Media By Tamela Baker September 22, 2018 ANNAPOLIS — A new task force is reviewing alcohol regulations in Maryland, and the members are looking at everything from production and sales to the impact of alcohol on public health. But mainly, they’ll be looking at whether […]
American Indian communities in Idaho awarded $1.8 million from justice department
American Indian communities in Idaho awarded $1.8 million from justice department Idaho Press By Idaho Press Staff September 23, 2018 Two American Indian tribes in Idaho on Wednesday were awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Justice in grants to improve public safety in their communities. According to a news release from the Idaho […]
MI: Ordinance change reflects new MIP alcohol law
MI: Ordinance change reflects new MIP alcohol law Fenton police can now handle ‘minor in possession’ offenses Tri-County Times By Vera Hogan, Associate Editor September 16, 2018 On Monday, Sept. 9, after the second reading of an ordinance amendment, the Fenton City Council voted unanimously to change the local ordinance on the purchase, possession and consumption […]