Simple message can alter attitudes about drinking in teenagers
Simple message can alter attitudes about drinking in teenagers News Medical, Life Sciences February 24, 2018 Alcohol is frequently featured in entertainment media targeting teenagers, but can a simple message alter their attitudes about drinking? According to research from a professor at American University, the answer is yes. Cristel Russell, an associate professor at the […]
White men are the future of beer — and that’s terrible news for the struggling industry
White men are the future of beer — and that’s terrible news for the struggling industry Business Insider By Kate Taylor February 24, 2018 Younger generations are ditching beer— with the exception of one group. A report from Berenberg Research found that members of Generation Z preferred spirits (like vodka or gin) and wine to beer. “Generation Z […]
FL: Florida Lawmakers Booze-A-Palooza
FL: Florida Lawmakers Booze-A-Palooza The Capitolist By Brian Burgess February 27, 2018 Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature is continuing to advance a number of alcohol-related bills that might make the average conservative voter sit up and take notice. The bills currently cruising through the Florida House and Senate will change Florida law in several dramatic ways, ranging from […]
NE: Nebraska ranks among nation’s lowest in deaths by drugs, booze, suicide
NE: Nebraska ranks among nation’s lowest in deaths by drugs, booze, suicide Nebraska Radio Network By Matt Kelley February 28, 2018 A new report finds surprisingly large increases in the number of deaths by alcohol, drugs or suicide among racial and ethnic minority groups nationwide, but the figures in Nebraska are an exception. Albert Lang, spokesman […]
United Kingdom: Scotland confirms alcohol minimum unit pricing details
United Kingdom: Scotland confirms alcohol minimum unit pricing details Better Retailing By Jack Courtez February 27, 2018 All alcohol sold in Scottish stores must cost at least 50p per unit when minimum unit pricing comes into force on 1 May. This was the message from Scottish Health Secretary Shona Robison who announced details of the […]
Australia: Alcohol-related disease kills almost 6000 people in Australia every year: WA study
Australia: Alcohol-related disease kills almost 6000 people in Australia every year: WA study Perthnow By Belinda Tasker | AAP February 26, 2018 ALCOHOL-related diseases are being blamed for causing the deaths of nearly 6000 Australians each year. A study by the National Drug Research Institute at WA’s Curtin University has found an estimated 5785 people […]
Florida: Lawmakers Booze-A-Palooza
Florida: Lawmakers Booze-A-Palooza Source: The Capitolist By Brian Burgess February 27, 2018 Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature is continuing to advance a number of alcohol-related bills that might make the average conservative voter sit up and take notice. The bills currently cruising through the Florida House and Senate will change Florida law in several dramatic […]
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Near 6,000 for Second Straight Year, Report Says
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Near 6,000 for Second Straight Year, Report Says Level is highest in decades, accounting for 16% of all motor-vehicle deaths Source: WSJ By Scott Calvert Feb. 28, 2018 Nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. last year for the second straight year, according to a new report that […]
Concerns raised about secret alcohol in kombucha, drink long lauded as health tonic
Concerns raised about secret alcohol in kombucha, drink long lauded as health tonic Source: http://pix11.com/ FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Kombucha is a wildly popular drink that has devotees believing it can help asthma, high blood pressure and prostate problems, even cancer. About $600 million a year is being spent on it, with yearly […]
Are two-for-one cocktail promotions irresponsible? (Excerpt)
Are two-for-one cocktail promotions irresponsible? (Excerpt) Source: The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers 27th February, 2018 Are offers such as two-for-ones or happy hours a good way of drawing consumers to your bar, or do they attract hardened boozers rather than cocktail connoisseurs? Two industry experts give opposing views. Seen by some […]