Michigan: Who sells the most liquor? Look up Michigan bars, retailers (Excerpt)

Michigan: Who sells the most liquor? Look up Michigan bars, retailers (Excerpt) Source: https://www.mlive.com/ Jul 2 Alcohol consumption in Michigan is continuing to go up, driven by increases in liquor and wine sales. Meanwhile, beer, the most popular alcoholic beverage, is still trending down. The quantity of liquor and wine sold in Michigan each increased […]

DRINKING ALCOHOL AS A TEENAGER COULD HAVE LASTING EFFECTS ON METABOLISM, STUDY SUGGESTS

DRINKING ALCOHOL AS A TEENAGER COULD HAVE LASTING EFFECTS ON METABOLISM, STUDY SUGGESTS Source: http://www.newsweek.com/ BY KASHMIRA GANDER 7/2/18 Drinking alcohol as a teenager could negatively affect an individual’s metabolism, a study has found. Researchers found even drinking in moderation can have a negative affect on how the body generates energy. The work built on […]

Remain vigilant against underage drinking

Remain vigilant against underage drinking Source: https://www.indystar.com/ June 29, 2018 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported underage drinking among high school students has dropped to a new historic low, declining 41 percent since the survey began in 1991. Additionally, the percent of teens who reported driving when they had been drinking […]

Mississippi: Illegal moonshine operation busted in South Mississippi

Mississippi: Illegal moonshine operation busted in South Mississippi Source: http://www.wsfa.com/ By Jonathan Brannan June 28th 2018 An illegal moonshine operation in Hancock County was uncovered Thursday by state authorities, who said it’s the largest they’ve seen in quite some time. The Alcohol Beverage Control, or ABC, confirms that a six-barrel still was found on Dummy […]

Alabama: Alcohol delivered to your car? Alabama could have curbside beer, wine service

Alabama: Alcohol delivered to your car? Alabama could have curbside beer, wine service Source: https://www.al.com/ Jun 29th Unless lawmakers intervene, Alabamians later this year could get their beer and wine without having to enter a store. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board this week approved a rule change allowing grocery stores that offer online ordering […]

MS:  Illegal moonshine operation busted in South Mississippi

MS:  Illegal moonshine operation busted in South Mississippi 12 WSFA By Jonathan Brannan, Reporter June 28, 2018 HANCOCK COUNTY, MS (WLOX) – An illegal moonshine operation in Hancock County was uncovered Thursday by state authorities, who said it’s the largest they’ve seen in quite some time. The Alcohol Beverage Control, or ABC, confirms that a […]

MA:  Lawmaker supportive of tribes’ bid for later alcohol service at casinos

MA:  Lawmaker supportive of tribes’ bid for later alcohol service at casinos The Day By Brian Hallenbeck, Day staff writer June 28, 2018 A key member of the state legislative committee that oversees gaming said Thursday he’d be supportive of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes’ bid to extend hours of alcohol service at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan […]

Asia:  Starbucks stirs fears with alcohol sales

Asia:  Starbucks stirs fears with alcohol sales New flagship outlet risks tempting those under the age of 18 to try drinks that can only be sold to adults, and it must ensure children are not served South China Morning Post June 29, 2018 Spaces are so cramped for Hong Kong’s teenagers that fast food restaurants […]

Philippine:  Amendment of ordinance on drinking alcohol in public places sought

Philippine:  Amendment of ordinance on drinking alcohol in public places sought Philippine Information Agency CdeOSP June 29, 2018 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 28 (PIA) — The Cagayan de Oro city government is set to revisit its ordinance on drinking alcohol in public places. The City Council committee on police, fire, and public safety chaired […]