What I Learned While Attending an Alcohol-Free Cocktail Party
What I Learned While Attending an Alcohol-Free Cocktail Party Source: Fortune Laura Entis August 25, 2017 The atmosphere is like that of so many other product launches taking place across the city. Located at a co=working space in the Flatiron district, waiters circle with bite-sized appetizers. There are charcuterie and cheese boards. Youngish, […]
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CA: Public safety groups want to cut off bill to let California bars serve until 4 a.m.
CA: Public safety groups want to cut off bill to let California bars serve until 4 a.m. The San Diego Union-Tribune By Joshua Stewart, Contact Reporter August 23, 2017 As California lawmakers consider allowing bars to push back last call until 4 a.m., some public safety organizations are arguing that allowing people to drink […]
United Kingdom: Concern over ‘rapid’ rise of drink and drug abuse among the over-50s
United Kingdom: Concern over ‘rapid’ rise of drink and drug abuse among the over-50s SOARING numbers of middle-aged drinkers and drug addicts are worrying doctors. Express By Sarah O’Grady August 22, 2017 They fear the over -50s ‘baby boomer’ generation is turning into a ‘baby boozer’ epidemic due to a rapid rise of substance […]
Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol
Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol “Speak Now Colorado” Campaign Offers Effective Strategies for Parents and their Kids PRNewswire News Provided By Speak Now Colorado August 22, 2017 DENVER, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Students starting at new schools this fall may need support to help them […]
PA: New DUI Law in PA Increases Penalties On First-Time Offenders
PA: New DUI Law in PA Increases Penalties On First-Time Offenders WKSG News By BJasper August 25, 2017 (Harrisburg) – A new law going into effect Friday aims to cut down on drunk driving. It requires first-time offenders to have breathalyzers installed in their cars–something 48 other states already do. Car breathalyzers–officially called […]
Switzerland: Alcohol consumption in Switzerland falls to lowest level for 70 years
Switzerland: Alcohol consumption in Switzerland falls to lowest level for 70 years The Local August 25, 2017 The Swiss population drank 7.9 litres of pure alcohol per person in 2016, down from 8.1 litres the previous year and the lowest amount since the Second World War, the federal alcohol regulator (EAV) said on Thursday. […]
Beware of drinking alcohol abroad
Beware of drinking alcohol abroad FOX News August 24, 2017 Going on vacation is an exciting time, especially if you’ve planned a trip abroad. Now, with travel agencies offering resort packages and all-inclusive trips, you can enjoy the beauty of another country more easily than ever. Since you’ll be roaming new territory, though, you […]
Oklahoma: Judge tosses Oklahoma liquor stores’ challenge to wine in grocery stores
Oklahoma: Judge tosses Oklahoma liquor stores’ challenge to wine in grocery stores Source: News OK Brianna Bailey August 24, 2017 A federal judge has dismissed liquor stores owners’ legal challenge to a new law that will allow Oklahoma grocery stores to sell wine in 2018. The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma, a […]
Alcohol sales in France see biggest drop in a decade, study shows
Alcohol sales in France see biggest drop in a decade, study shows Source: The Local 24 August 2017 French wine might be renowned the world over, but alcohol consumption in the country has seen its biggest decline in a decade, a new study shows. In 2016, the French bought significantly less alcohol, […]