Is Christmas binge drinking ageing you?
Is Christmas binge drinking ageing you? Overindulging causes a ‘skin hangover’ lasting up to FOUR WEEKS – and symptoms include redness, puffy eyes and extra wrinkles Women over 40 can experience effects of heavy night out for up to a month Those in 20s and 30s can see effect on their skin for up […]
Pizza Hut is testing beer and wine delivery
Pizza Hut is testing beer and wine delivery Source: News 8 By CNN December 5, 2017 Pizza Hut bets you want some booze delivered with that pepperoni pie. The pizza chain said Tuesday that it will start testing beer and wine delivery in certain cities. “We’re excited to offer the convenience […]
Canada: Canada Legalizes Cannabinoid-Infused Beverages
Canada: Canada Legalizes Cannabinoid-Infused Beverages Source: Financial Press November 28, 2017 After much anticipation, the federal government has finally announced the legalization of cannabinoid-infused foods and beverages in Canada. This announcement included in the approval and release of edits to Bill C-45. Included in the law’s amendments was a deadline stating that edibles […]
Canada: Think liquor taxes are too high? They’ll get higher next year. and every year after
Canada: Think liquor taxes are too high? They’ll get higher next year. and every year after Source: https://globalnews.ca/ By Simon Little December 4th A new campaign is taking aim at the amount of tax Canadians pay on alcohol, and hoping to put the brakes on future increases. Launched by the Canadian Taxpayers […]
North Carolina: ALE agents conduct statewide alcohol raids
North Carolina: ALE agents conduct statewide alcohol raids Source: http://abc11.com/ December 02, 2017 North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement agency conducted a statewide operation to deter violence that has been occurring at nightclubs, bars and restaurants across the state, both licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and unlicensed. Seven fatal shootings have […]
Drinking red wine is good for you – or maybe not
Drinking red wine is good for you – or maybe not Source: Washington Post By Adrian Baranchuk,, Bryce Alexander and Sohaib Haseeb December 2 At the end of a long week, people are opening wine bottles in bars, restaurants and homes around the world, ready to kick back and relax. This relationship […]
As Anniversary of End of Prohibition Nears, State Alcohol Rules Challenged
As Anniversary of End of Prohibition Nears, State Alcohol Rules Challenged Even as Repeal Day approaches, many states are still grapple with overly burdensome regulations. Source: Reason.com Baylen Linnekin December 2, 2017 Next week will mark the 84th anniversary of the ratification of the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed alcohol Prohibition. The repeal […]
Medical pot takes bite out of alcohol
Medical pot takes bite out of alcohol And new research suggests that recreational pot could take even more. Source: Press Herald BY CHRISTOPHER INGRAHAM / THE WASHINGTON POST December 2, 2017 Alcoholic beverage sales fell by 15 percent after the introduction of medical marijuana laws in a number of states, according to […]
IN: Officials touting impact, promoting awareness of state’s Lifeline Law
IN: Officials touting impact, promoting awareness of state’s Lifeline Law FOX 59 By Nick Mcgill November 29, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – It’s been five years since Indiana’s Lifeline Law took effect. Now, officials are once again trying to promote awareness of the legislation, while also touting its impact. According to the Lifeline Law website, the law provides […]
Australia: Move to see health warnings on alcohol
Australia: Move to see health warnings on alcohol PSNews.com.au November 30, 2017 The ACT is leading a campaign supporting the introduction of mandatory pregnancy health warnings on alcoholic beverages. Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Meegan Fitzharris presented the case for such warnings at the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation last week. Ms […]