Opinion: Working toward a world without harmful drinking
Opinion: Working toward a world without harmful drinking Devex By Ivan Menezes July 11, 2018 One of the first things I did when I moved to the United Kingdom several years ago, to take my role as chief executive of Diageo, was to go on a night time visit with police to look at the challenges of irresponsible […]
WI: Juneau to consider demerit point system
WI: Juneau to consider demerit point system Daily Citizen By Chris Higgins July 16, 2018 Juneau will be considering a demerit point system for establishments that serve alcohol like the one utilized in Beaver Dam. Demerit point systems keep allow police to keep track of violations by bars and other establishments, such as serving to […]
Ireland: Irish plan to put cancer warnings on alcohol being closely watched
Ireland: Irish plan to put cancer warnings on alcohol being closely watched Scotland ‘happy’ Ireland to fore in campaign to be first in EU to have such labels The Irish Times By Marie O’Halloran July 10, 2018 It is a quirk of law that a bottle of alcohol-free beer must list its ingredients but there is […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol Intervention for Seniors
The Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol Intervention for Seniors There’s a specialized way to address an older adult’s drinking problem. U.S. News By Anna Ciulla, Contributor July 16, 2018 IF YOU’RE WORRIED ABOUT an elderly parent or grandparent’s substance use, you’re not alone. Americans over the age of 65 should limit their weekly alcohol consumption to no […]
Pitt Study Finds That Beer Goggles Are Real
Pitt Study Finds That Beer Goggles Are Real WESA By Sarah Boden July 16, 2018 New analysis from the University of Pittsburgh has found a link between alcohol and perceived physical attractiveness. In other words, “beer goggles” are real. Researchers looked at data from some 1,800 people collected from 16 previous studies. Participates rated the attractiveness of […]
How banning booze for just one month can boost your body and combat high blood pressure (Excerpt)
How banning booze for just one month can boost your body and combat high blood pressure (Excerpt) Moderate drinkers can see significant health benefits by a month on the wagon Menopausal ladies reported symptoms became more manageable without wine The new study was conducted by Prof Kevin Moore at London’s Royal Free The findings will […]
New York: Bill aims to change legal age to serve alcohol
New York: Bill aims to change legal age to serve alcohol Source: https://www.localsyr.com/ Jul 14, 2018 A new bill that has been passed by the New York State Assembly could have negative impacts on the wineries throughout the southern tier if it’s signed into law by Governor Cuomo. That bill would make it illegal for […]
New Report Examines Challenges & Solutions for Fake IDs in Evolving Retail Environment
New Report Examines Challenges & Solutions for Fake IDs in Evolving Retail Environment Source: https://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/ July 15, 2018 The Center for Alcohol Policy has released a new report, “Fake IDs in America: Challenges of Identification and the Critical Need for Training,” authored by Susan Dworak, CEO of Real Identities, LLC. The report outlines current challenges […]
Potential link between alcohol and death rates
Potential link between alcohol and death rates ScienceDaily Anglia Ruskin University July 12, 2018 Summary: Heavy drinking causes iron loading which puts strain on vital organs, research finds Drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death, according to a new study published […]
ER Alcohol Intervention Reduces Teen Depression, Partner Violence
ER Alcohol Intervention Reduces Teen Depression, Partner Violence MD Magazine By Emma Yasinski July 13, 2018 A behavioral intervention for teenagers in emergency rooms that was designed to decrease risky drinking may also lower the risk of depression and partner violence—and it may not even require a human to administer. “The ER is a busy […]