Washington: In Washington, distracted driving gets a rebrand as DUI-E
Washington: In Washington, distracted driving gets a rebrand as DUI-E CBS News November 3, 2017 A campaign by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to crack down on distracted driving recently swept up a high-profile offender. Newly-released video shows the SUV of the Garden State’s first lady, Mary Pat Christie, being pulled over last April. […]
Canada: Pilots should be tested for alcohol and drug use to prevent crashes, TSB says
Canada: Pilots should be tested for alcohol and drug use to prevent crashes, TSB says The Globe and Mail November 2, 2017 The airline industry and Transport Canada should develop a program requiring pilots to be tested for drugs and alcohol, the Transportation Safety Board said Thursday after releasing a report into a […]
OK: “Very fearful,” Businesses across Oklahoma prepare for new liquor laws
OK: “Very fearful,” Businesses across Oklahoma prepare for new liquor laws Oklahoma’s News 4 By Lance West October 31, 2017 EDMOND, Okla – There are new liquor laws brewing in Oklahoma and, in less than a year – consumers will have many options for beer and wine. It could be a game changer for liquor, grocery and […]
Australia: Should parents give their kids alcohol to control drinking, or talk about safety instead?
Australia: Should parents give their kids alcohol to control drinking, or talk about safety instead? ABC Radio Perth By Emma Wynne November 1, 2017 Parents who supply alcohol for end-of-school celebrations may believe they are exercising control over their kids’ drinking, but in reality they could be aiding riskier and heavier consumption. Tina Lam is […]
South Africa: Illegal Liquor Outlets Shut Down in Northern Cape
South Africa: Illegal Liquor Outlets Shut Down in Northern Cape allAfrica October 31, 2017 An inspection blitz has led to the closure of ten illegal liquor outlets and liquor being confiscated in the Northern Cape, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). The shut down of the illegal liquor outlets at the weekend were […]
U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health
U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health Even within a single county, health outcomes for residents can vary widely. U.S. News By Steve Sternberg, Senior Writer November 1, 2017 The jigsaw puzzle of U.S. counties fits neatly together into a pleasing whole, displaying America as a land of many parts. Within those […]
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds Source: USA Today Zlati Meyer Oct. 31, 2017 Apparently, the fast-food industry needs a stiff drink. An increasing number of chain restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are serving alcohol to lure in new customers […]
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds Source: USA Today Zlati Meyer Oct. 31, 2017 Apparently, the fast-food industry needs a stiff drink. An increasing number of chain restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are serving alcohol to lure in new customers […]
Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction
Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction The ‘gateway drug’ hypothesis has its basis in the brain. Source: https://www.inverse.com By Yasmin Tayag November 1, 2017 Two elements make an iconic shot from the 1983 movie Scarface instantly recognizable: Al Pacino and his mountain of cocaine. What’s often forgotten is the tumbler […]
United Kingdom: Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds
United Kingdom: Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds One glass each week could support ovarian reserve Independent By Olivia Petter October 30, 2017 Women who drink one glass of red wine a week boast better fertility than those who don’t, a US study has found. Scientists at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, believe […]