United Kingdom: The Millennial Teetotalers Upending the Stereotype of Boozy Britain
United Kingdom: The Millennial Teetotalers Upending the Stereotype of Boozy Britain TIME By Kate Samuelson / London August 8, 2018 On a sunny Saturday in late July, more than 1,500 people descended on trendy east London for an afternoon of heavy drinking. In between gin and tonic pairing sessions, beer tastings and cocktail masterclasses, students, hipsters […]
CDC examines risky teen behavior
CDC examines risky teen behavior Contemporary Pediatrics By Rachael Zimlich, RN August 7, 2018 One in 7 teenagers is abusing opioids, and sexual minorities increasingly face health disparities and health risks, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that analyzes high-risk behaviors of high school students across the country. […]
What Are The ‘Drunchies?’ Alcohol May Stimulate The Brain To Feel Hungry And Fuel Weight Gain
What Are The ‘Drunchies?’ Alcohol May Stimulate The Brain To Feel Hungry And Fuel Weight Gain Newsweek By Lisa Spear August 7, 2018 Heavy drinking on college campuses could be another factor fueling the obesity epidemic, a new study suggested. Researchers at three universities across the country teamed up to understand how students are influenced […]
Can Aggression Lead You to Drink More Alcohol?
Can Aggression Lead You to Drink More Alcohol? A new study suggests that it can. Psychology Today By David S. Chester, Ph.D., The Harm Done August 6, 2018 It’s a well-established fact that drinking alcohol makes people more aggressive. For instance, 19 out of 20 acts of violence on a college campus involve alcohol consumption. This alcohol-aggression link isn’t […]
Sorting out the health effects of alcohol
Sorting out the health effects of alcohol Harvard Health Publishing By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing August 6, 2018 When it comes to your beverage of choice, alcoholic beverages are unique. For millions, they are a regular part of the dining experience. They’re often an important component of social events, celebrations, […]
‘Everybody is down to not drink.’ Why young people are drinking less alcohol.
‘Everybody is down to not drink.’ Why young people are drinking less alcohol. The Inquirer By Aneri Pattani, Staff Righter August 6, 2018 PENNSYLVANIA – On her 21st birthday, Rabbah Johnson experienced a first: not a legal cocktail, but a roller coaster ride at Six Flags. She’d never been on one before and knew she wanted […]
OK: New alcohol rules to take effect – Businesses urged to ensure full licensing, training
OK: New alcohol rules to take effect – Businesses urged to ensure full licensing, training MiamiOK By Dorothy Ballard July 31, 2018 Local businesses are being urged to ensure all licensing is in order and to seek free supplemental training ahead of the new rules that will take effect in the state on Oct. […]
The Pot Breathalyzer Is Here. Maybe
The Pot Breathalyzer Is Here. Maybe Source: NPR ERIC WESTERVELT August 4, 2018 As legalization of recreational and medical marijuana continues to expand, police across the country are more concerned than ever about stoned drivers taking to the nation’s roads and freeways, endangering lives. With few accurate roadside tools to detect pot impairment, police today […]
Want the truth about alcohol? You won’t hear it from the government
Want the truth about alcohol? You won’t hear it from the government Official guidelines are based on morality, not evidence, so will never admit that there may be benefits to drug or alcohol use Source: The Guardian Julian Baggini 3 Aug 2018 Alcohol has been getting a pretty bad health rap in recent years. Recommended […]
AR: Arizona Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise, State Data Says
AR: Arizona Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise, State Data Says The Arizona Department of Transportation says 1,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes last year. U.S. News The Associated Press August 1, 2018 PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Transportation says 1,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes last year. A new statewide report […]