NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development
NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development More than 7,500 children recruited for study to date; data available for first 4,500 News Release By The National Institutes of Health February 13, 2018 The National Institutes of Health recently released a dataset from the largest long-term study of brain development and child […]
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High Auto industry points to smartphones and distracted driving, lawmakers look at the role of alcohol and opioids Wall Street Journal By Adrienne Roberts February 15, 2018 U.S. motor-vehicle deaths remained near decade-high levels in 2017, an indication U.S. roadways aren’t getting any safer, even as auto makers equip […]
Intellicheck’s Age ID Amplifies Mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s Efforts to Prevent Underage Drinking
Intellicheck’s Age ID Amplifies Mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s Efforts to Prevent Underage Drinking Business Wire February 15, 2018 JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A mid-Atlantic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) is enhancing its efforts to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol. The Board’s enforcement division is using Intellicheck‘s (NYSE AMERICAN: IDN) Age ID™ throughout the state to authenticate driver licenses and […]
President’s FY 2019 Budget Would Give TTB Criminal Authority over Alcohol
President’s FY 2019 Budget Would Give TTB Criminal Authority over Alcohol The National Law Review By Marc E. Sorini, Partner February 14, 2018 Earlier this week the Trump Administration presented its Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal. While many portions of a president’s proposed budget do not get enacted, such proposals provide insight into the thinking of […]
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders more widespread in U.S. than thought
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders more widespread in U.S. than thought Study sheds light on vast numbers of undiagnosed youth The Washington Times By Laura Kelly February 14, 2018 More children are suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) than previously thought, according to a new study shedding light on vast numbers of undiagnosed youth with symptoms […]
New Program To Reduce Alcohol Overservice And Over-Consumption In College Communities
New Program To Reduce Alcohol Overservice And Over-Consumption In College Communities News Release By the Responsible Retailing Forum February 15, 2018 Waltham, Massachusetts- RRF Field Services LLC, the research arm of the Responsible Retailing Forum (“RRForum”), has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) […]
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High
U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High Auto industry points to smartphones and distracted driving, lawmakers look at the role of alcohol and opioids Source: WSJ By Adrienne Roberts Feb. 15, 2018 U.S. motor-vehicle deaths remained near decade-high levels in 2017, an indication U.S. roadways aren’t getting any safer, even as auto […]
Drinkers Often Unsuccessful at Reducing Alcohol Use Despite Motivation
Drinkers Often Unsuccessful at Reducing Alcohol Use Despite Motivation Psychiatry Advisor February 13, 2018 Many individuals who are motivated to reduce alcohol consumption are unsuccessful after 6 months. HealthDay News — Few high-risk individuals motivated to reduce alcohol consumption are successful after 6 months, according to a study published online in Addiction. Frank de Vocht, PhD, from the […]
Health Aspects of Alcohol
Health Aspects of Alcohol Wine, Whiskey, Resveratrol Canada Free Press By Jack Dini February 14, 2018 There are a lot of mixed messages about alcohol. On the one hand, moderate amounts have been linked to health benefits. On the other hand, it is addictive and highly toxic when we drink too much of it. The truth […]
The Myth Buster: Dr. Paulo Lopes dispels long-held beliefs about cork
The Myth Buster: Dr. Paulo Lopes dispels long-held beliefs about cork Source: https://deborahparkerwong.com/ by deborahparkerwong February 13th When it comes to wine storage, old habits are hard to break. But Dr. Paulo Lopes, Research and Development Manager at Amorim Cork, advises that if temperature and humidity are maintained at the correct levels, wine […]