Marijuana and alcohol DUI’s should not be treated equally
Marijuana and alcohol DUI’s should not be treated equally Source: https://collegian.com By Mack Beaulieu October 23, 2017 For a long time the U.S. government has conducted studies through the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association which show that marijuana use has little effect on a person’s driving ability. Yet, our government continues to prosecute […]
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, new study shows
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, new study shows Binghamton University October 24, 2017 Any amount of alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause extreme lasting effects on a child, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. A team of researchers led by Marvin Diaz, assistant professor […]
Slovakia: Slovaks still drink a lot of alcohol
Slovakia: Slovaks still drink a lot of alcohol Spectator October 26, 2017 The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks Slovakia among countries with a high alcohol consumption, along with Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Slovenia. Yet the data of the Slovak Statistics Office show that Slovaks are now drinking less […]
Administrators Conference – Day 2
Administrators Conference – Day 2 NABCA October 24, 2017 NABCA’s 23rd Annual Administrator’s Conference — Day 2 Day two of the NABCA conference wrapped up with attendees participating in the 12 sessions scheduled. To follow are summaries of some of them: Combining Social Media Messages of Marketing & Moderation As […]
Control States: Administrators Conference – Day 2
Control States: Administrators Conference – Day 2 Source: NABCA October 24, 2017 NABCA’s 23rd Annual Administrator’s Conference — Day 2 Day two of the NABCA conference wrapped up with attendees participating in the 12 sessions scheduled. To follow are summaries of some of them: Combining Social Media Messages of Marketing & […]
AS ALCOHOL ADS SPRAWL ELSEWHERE, NEW YORK BUSES AND TRAINS GO DRY (Additional Coverage)
AS ALCOHOL ADS SPRAWL ELSEWHERE, NEW YORK BUSES AND TRAINS GO DRY (Additional Coverage) Source: AdAge By E.J. Schultz. October 26, 2017. The alcohol industry has made steady gains getting ads and distribution in places where it was once banned, debuting liquor commercials in NFL broadcasts this season and expanding sales at college […]
A MASSIVE HEALTH STUDY ON BOOZE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIG ALCOHOL
A MASSIVE HEALTH STUDY ON BOOZE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIG ALCOHOL Source: Wired MIRIAM SHUCHMAN October 26, 2017 A LITTLE BIT of booze, the conventional wisdom goes, can be good for you. But the evidence for that claim-beyond anecdotal accounts that a nip of whiskey can nip a cold in the bud-is […]
UK-wide minimum alcohol price would save lives and ease pressure on NHS (Excerpt)
UK-wide minimum alcohol price would save lives and ease pressure on NHS (Excerpt) The British government must follow Wales and Scotland in tackling the scourge of ultra-cheap alcohol, say alcohol campaigners, health experts and politicians Source: The Guardian Letters 25 October 2017 We unequivocally endorse the Welsh government’s adoption of a minimum […]
Pennsylvania: Pa. crackdown targets liquor sales at Philly corner stores
Pennsylvania: Pa. crackdown targets liquor sales at Philly corner stores Source: Philly Voice BY ANDREW PARENT October 25, 2017 A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers hailed a proposed fiscal code amendment for what it could do to liquor sales in Philadelphia corner stores. Along with marking a key step toward ending the state’s […]
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules convenience stores can be sued for selling alcohol to intoxicated customers
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules convenience stores can be sued for selling alcohol to intoxicated customers Source: News 4 OCTOBER 25, 2017 Convenience stores across Oklahoma are facing more pressure now when it comes to selling alcohol. A state supreme court ruling, Tuesday, said a store could be sued if they sell alcohol […]