Drug and Alcohol Deaths at U.S. Workplaces Soar
Drug and Alcohol Deaths at U.S. Workplaces Soar Deaths jumped more than 30% in 2016, as the struggle with a deadly opioid epidemic migrates to the workplace Source: WSJ By Harriet Torry Dec. 19, 2017 The number of U.S. deaths at work from unintentional drug and alcohol overdoses jumped more than 30% […]
nited Kingdom: Underage drinking reaches ‘record low’ in UK
United Kingdom: Underage drinking reaches ‘record low’ in UK The Spirits Business By Melita Kiely December 18, 2017 Alcohol consumption among eight to 15-year-olds in the UK has dropped to “record lows”, falling by 67% since 2003 according to a new study. The figures, published on NHS Digital, were sourced from 12,051 pupils in 177 […]
This Mom Lets Her Kids Drink At 13 Under Her Supervision To Help Them Learn Their Limits
This Mom Lets Her Kids Drink At 13 Under Her Supervision To Help Them Learn Their Limits Romper By Karen Fratti December 17, 2017 Americans have a much more complicated relationship with alcohol it seems than other countries, in which it’s much more common for parents to allow their kids to have a sip of alcohol […]
Women’s Christian Temperance Union, which had a chapter here, was fundamental in pushing for Prohibition
Women’s Christian Temperance Union, which had a chapter here, was fundamental in pushing for Prohibition Lancaster Online By Earle Corneliusm, Staff Writer December 18, 2017 Monday marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 18th Amendment banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol in the United States. The amendment, which led to Prohibition, […]
Why you can’t resist a glass of wine in the evening: Scientists confirm we have a LIMITED amount of self-control that gets used up throughout the day
Why you can’t resist a glass of wine in the evening: Scientists confirm we have a LIMITED amount of self-control that gets used up throughout the day Theory suggests the more self-control you use in a task the less you have for next Researchers gave participants a writing task that varied in difficulty Participants […]
NC: Amazon adds on-demand alcohol delivery for Raleigh
NC: Amazon adds on-demand alcohol delivery for Raleigh CBS North Carolina By Kelly Kennedy December 14, 2017 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — If you live in Raleigh and you’re craving a cold one, you don’t even need to get off your couch. Amazon will now deliver beer and wine right to your door. It’s a part of […]
MD: Franchot misguided on Maryland alcohol policy
MD: Franchot misguided on Maryland alcohol policy Maryland Daily Record By Commentary Diane Riibe December 14, 2017 Law Business Government Commentary Special We want to commend House Speaker Michael E. Busch for raising concerns over Comptroller Peter Franchot’s latest example of skirting his public duty to provide fair and balanced oversight of the regulation […]
Nearly 40% of cancer deaths could be prevented by eight simple lifestyle changes and would stop 3.1 million from dying each year (Excerpt)
Nearly 40% of cancer deaths could be prevented by eight simple lifestyle changes and would stop 3.1 million from dying each year (Excerpt) Quitting smoking, eating healthier and boozing less would help stop the disease Scientists say those three habits can be blamed for 30.4% of all cancer deaths Currently, cancer claims the lives […]
Ireland: Shops will be forced to put up screens in front of alcohol aisle
Ireland: Shops will be forced to put up screens in front of alcohol aisle Herald.ie By Niall O’Connor and Eilish O’Regan December 15, 2017 Shops and off-licences are to be given a series of options aimed at making alcohol less visible to customers as part of a compromise deal put forward by the Government. […]
Party Tips for Teetotalers
Party Tips for Teetotalers U.S. News By Julie Davis, Health Day Reporter December 14, 2017 THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You love social gatherings, but you’re not a social drinker. Peer pressure can make it harder when you want to abstain for health or religious reasons, for instance. And while you might be […]