Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink?
Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink? When it comes to health benefits, red wine seems to get all the praise. But it’s not that simple Wine Spectator By Lexi Williams November 29, 2017 Wine lovers know that moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with numerous benefits, from healthier hearts to sharper minds […]
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Introduces New Licensee Compliance Program
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Introduces New Licensee Compliance Program Retail licensees encouraged to review, abide by license requirements to avoid suspension PRNewswire News Provided By Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board November 30, 2017 HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Under new authority granted to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) by Act 44 of 2017, the PLCB […]
United Kingdom: New South Wales Proposes Bill To Ban Alcohol Ads
United Kingdom: New South Wales Proposes Bill To Ban Alcohol Ads The Drinks Business By Lauren Eads December 1, 2017 The Australian alcohol and sporting industry has rounded on proposals to ban alcohol adverts in New South Wales (NSW) claiming that it will harm the industry and, despite claims to the contrary, will not do […]
Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar
Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Contributing writer December 1, 2017 The Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us. Today, the series continues with the 1949 storming of […]
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more There is an ‘association’ between drinking and advertising but it isn’t causal, Alcohol Beverages Australia tells inquiry Source: The Guardian Christopher Knaus 30 November 2017 The alcohol lobby has said there is no evidence its advertising causes young Australians to drink more, […]
Avoiding A Liability-Induced Holiday Party Hangover
Avoiding A Liability-Induced Holiday Party Hangover Source: Law360 By Christine Samsel and Hannah Caplan November 30, 2017 ‘Tis the season for company holiday parties: co-workers of diverse backgrounds and religious beliefs interact in a social setting while partaking of spiked libations under the mistletoe. What could possibly go wrong? Particularly given the stories […]
CA: VIDEO: California state senator proposes second bill to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m.
CA: VIDEO: California state senator proposes second bill to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m. KRON 4 By Charles Clifford November 28, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California state Sen. Scott Weiner has announced plans to introduce a bill that would change last call for alcohol in California from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. If that […]
SD: Bootlegging Operation Found on Pine Ridge Reservation
SD: Bootlegging Operation Found on Pine Ridge Reservation Oglala Sioux tribal police say they’ve uncovered a liquor bootlegging operation on the reservation. US News AP November 28, 2017 PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) — Oglala Sioux tribal police say they’ve uncovered a liquor bootlegging operation on the reservation. Police recently conducted warrant sweeps with the U.S. […]
NIAAA Scientists Provide More Evidence that Binge Drinking May Be an Indicator for Vulnerability to Alcohol Use Disorder
NIAAA Scientists Provide More Evidence that Binge Drinking May Be an Indicator for Vulnerability to Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism November 28, 2017 A recent NIAAA study has shown that people who drink socially and have certain risk factors for alcohol use disorder (AUD) self-administer more alcohol and at […]
UI Greek community to test out new pilot program for alcohol at events
UI Greek community to test out new pilot program for alcohol at events While an alcohol ban remains in effect for greek events, a pilot program will try out a run-through with alcohol. The Daily Iowan By Emily Wangen November 28, 2017 A new pilot program will be tested this weekend to allow eligible fraternity and […]