United Kingdom: ‘Safeguarding public health’: Manchester scientists hope counterfeit alcohol detection device can stop deaths
United Kingdom: ‘Safeguarding public health’: Manchester scientists hope counterfeit alcohol detection device can stop deaths mancunian matters By Mark Thompson September 29, 2017 Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a way to detect counterfeit alcohol without even needing to touch the liquid. It works by using lasers to quickly analyse the chemical contents […]
Canada: Drinking while travelling? Your insurance may not cover that
Canada: Drinking while travelling? Your insurance may not cover that CAA medical insurance does not cover expenses for travellers who are injured while drunk CBC News September 28, 2017 A Kitchener, Ont. man who ended up in hospital while visiting family in the United States has learned the hard way that drinking alcohol can nullify […]
YouTube videos deliver alcohol brand messaging to underage viewers
YouTube videos deliver alcohol brand messaging to underage viewers REUTERS By Carolyn Crist September 28, 2017 (Reuters Health) – YouTube videos that depict alcohol brands favored by youth draw millions of views, making them a form of promotion that could encourage underage drinkers, according to a U.S. study. The videos often resemble traditional ads but […]
Opinion: Marijuana vs. alcohol impairment behind the wheel difficult to compare
Opinion: Marijuana vs. alcohol impairment behind the wheel difficult to compare The Spokesman-Review By John M. Brangwin, Evercannabis Guest Columnist September 28, 2017 DUI standards should change The combination of marijuana and driving can be exceedingly dangerous, especially for frequent users. I’m not talking about statistics about cannabis’ presence in crashes, which seems debatable and […]
Safeway Reaches Deal With Dupont Neighbors To Allow Alcohol Sales
Safeway Reaches Deal With Dupont Neighbors To Allow Alcohol Sales DCist By DCist contributor Chris Cioffi September 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – After an opposition campaign involving yard signs, coordinated t-shirts, and heated community meetings, the Soviet Safeway is getting alcohol after all. Four groups that had vehemently opposed the Dupont Circle store’s request to sell beer […]
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board seeks K-12 posters in alcohol awareness contest
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board seeks K-12 posters in alcohol awareness contest Triblive By Jeff Himler September 28, 2017 The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is encouraging students in grades K-12 to enter its 26th annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest. Students can submit entries individually or through their schools, clubs or Scout troops. Entries must be […]
Australian drinking behaviour continues to improve
Australian drinking behaviour continues to improve Source: The Shout by Vcavasinni 29 September, 2017 A comprehensive study of almost 24,000 people has shown Australian drinkers are reducing consumption and increasing abstinence. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare National Drug Strategy Household Survey, conducted in late 2016, has shown that Australians are […]
Recent Study Shows Dramatic Reduction in Underage Alcohol Consumption
Recent Study Shows Dramatic Reduction in Underage Alcohol Consumption But Media Reports on Subject Raise Concerns about Rise of Marijuana Use and Demonstrate Need for Marijuana Industry Engagement on Underage Use and Impaired Driving Source: WSWA September 28, 2017 Underage Americans are drinking less than earlier generations but reporting concerning the latest […]
Children should avoid sports & energy drinks, say paediatricians
Children should avoid sports & energy drinks, say paediatricians Source: BeverageDaily.com September 27th A new position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) says that ‘sports and caffeinated energy drinks can pose serious health risks to children and youth and should be avoided’. Its report slams energy drinks as ‘unnecessary at best […]
Australia: Alcohol group slams attempt to ‘create crisis’ over sports ads
Australia: Alcohol group slams attempt to ‘create crisis’ over sports ads Source: BeverageDaily.com September 27, 2017 The McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth had published a survey claiming that 80% of Australians were concerned about the current levels of exposure children have to alcohol promotion. It also found that 71% […]