United Kingdom: Middle-class ‘consume more drugs and alcohol’ than poorest
United Kingdom: Middle-class ‘consume more drugs and alcohol’ than poorest UK re Middle-class people consume more alcohol and illegal drugs than those living below the poverty line, according to a report by a cross-party group of academics and campaigners. The Guardian By Sarah Marsh September 16, 2018 The report, compiled by the Social Metrics Commission, compared the circumstances […]
Centers For Disease Control: During Binges, U.S. Adults Have 17 Billion Drinks a Year
Centers For Disease Control: During Binges, U.S. Adults Have 17 Billion Drinks a Year Space Coast Daily By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention September 17, 2018 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION — U.S. adults consumed more than 17 billion binge drinks in 2015, or about 470 binge drinks per binge drinker, according to a first-of-its-kind […]
Liquor Makers Fight for Equal Footing on Military Bases
Liquor Makers Fight for Equal Footing on Military Bases Pentagon’s decision to exclude spirits but allow sales of beer and wine is seen as another blow to the liquor industry’s reputation The Wall Street Journal By Saabira Chaudhuri September 15, 2018 Spirits companies have fought for decades to convince consumers and regulators that liquor should be […]
VA: Youth Leadership Efforts to Prevent Alcohol Use
VA: Youth Leadership Efforts to Prevent Alcohol Use News Release Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority September 19, 2018 RICHMOND – An event for 14- to 16-year-olds in Newport News that included dancing, games, movies and basketball, as well as workshops about the dangers of alcohol and drug use was fun and award-winning for a hard-working […]
In response to critic, NIH alcoholism institute changes online explanation of cancer risk from drinking
In response to critic, NIH alcoholism institute changes online explanation of cancer risk from drinking STAT By Sharon Begley September 17, 2018 In response to criticism that it soft-pedaled the cancer risk from consuming alcohol, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism changed information on its website to say that “there is a strong scientific consensus of an association […]
Self-Regulation Significant to Overcoming Early Adversity in Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Self-Regulation Significant to Overcoming Early Adversity in Drug and Alcohol Abuse SWHelper September 19, 2018 Self-regulation may hold the key to helping young adults overcome their risk for developing alcohol and drug problems, according to recent research from the University of Georgia. The study looked at 225 non-college-educated adults aged 18-25 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds […]
Alcohol brands and social platforms join forces to prevent irresponsible advertising
Alcohol brands and social platforms join forces to prevent irresponsible advertising The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has pledged to improve targeted social media advertising to prevent alcohol ads reaching the wrong audience. Marketing Week By Molly Fleming September 19, 2018 The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) is partnering with social media sites to […]
Hispanics more likely to recommend Mexican beer, liquor
Hispanics more likely to recommend Mexican beer, liquor YouGov September 19, 2018 As a group, Hispanics residing in the US are more willing than the general public to endorse Corona and Patron When it comes to suggesting what someone should drink at a party, barbecue, or after work during happy hour, Hispanic adults currently residing […]
VA: Could changes be coming to Virginia’s alcohol-ratio law for restaurants?
VA: Could changes be coming to Virginia’s alcohol-ratio law for restaurants? The Virginia Mercury By Mechelle Hankerson September 19, 2018 Sen. Bill DeSteph used to visit a restaurant in Arlington for a $50 glass of tequila. The Republican senator from Virginia Beach likes high-end tequila, he said, but his go-to spot in Northern Virginia closed. Sen. […]
PA: Clock is ticking for a bill to increase Pennsylvania DUI penalties
PA: Clock is ticking for a bill to increase Pennsylvania DUI penalties Daily Local News By Ginger Rae Dunbar, Digital First Media September 18, 2018 HARRISBURG — With a limited number of Session days remaining, families who have lost a loved one to an impaired driver are hoping DUI laws will soon be updated. Senate Bill […]