TN: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins
TN: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins Cannon Courier August 17, 2017 WOODBURY — The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, a time for our country to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans. The long weekend is typically celebrated through picnics, pool parties, and […]
GA: City set to revise Alcohol Ordinance; workers question ‘bar card’ enforcement
GA: City set to revise Alcohol Ordinance; workers question ‘bar card’ enforcement WSAV By Meredith Stutz August 17, 2017 SAVANNAH, Ga. – Questions continue to brew from the City of Savannah’s Alcohol Ordinance. New in 2017, a service permit is required for “persons employed as managers, servers, bartenders, door persons, or anyone handling, […]
India: Panel to study liquor ban effect on revenue
India: Panel to study liquor ban effect on revenue Times of India By Ashish Roy,TNN August 17, 2017 Nagpur: Excise minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has constituted a committee to study the effects of liquor ban on highways of the state. The committee will submit its report to the government in a month. Due to […]
Canada: Alberta won’t appeal court ruling on province’s impaired driving laws
Canada: Alberta won’t appeal court ruling on province’s impaired driving laws Edmonton Journal By Clare Clancy August 16, 2017 The province is overhauling a portion of its impaired driving laws on the heels of a May court ruling that found it unconstitutional to suspend the licences of suspected drunk drivers before bringing cases to […]
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much? npr By Allison Aubrey August 16, 2017 If one glass of wine takes the edge off, why not drink a few more? This thinking may help explain the findings of a new study that points to an increase in drinking among adults […]
TX: TABC steps up enforcement as start of school gets closer
TX: TABC steps up enforcement as start of school gets closer KCBD By Presley Fowler, Reporter August 17, 2017 LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are out in force this month. Their objective is to make sure bars, restaurants and stores that are licensed to sell alcohol are […]
Canada: MADD Canada Welcomes Enactment of New Brunswick’s New Anti-Impaired Driving Measures
Canada: MADD Canada Welcomes Enactment of New Brunswick’s New Anti-Impaired Driving Measures MADD Canada August 17, 2017 OAKVILLE, ON–(Marketwired – August 17, 2017) – MADD Canada welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of New Brunswick that impaired driving measures, originally passed as part of Bill 16, will be enacted and enforced in the fall. […]
GAMMA aims to reduce alcohol misuse
GAMMA aims to reduce alcohol misuse Kearney Hub By Angelica Leicht, Hub Staff Writer August 17, 2017 KEARNEY — Whether it’s a story about binge drinking injuries or cases of drunken sexual assault, much of the news about fraternities and sororities seems to stem from issues with alcohol abuse on college campuses. Alcohol […]
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much? Source: NPR ALLISON AUBREY August 16, 2017 Binge-drinking sounds like an all-night bender, but here’s a reality check: Many social drinkers may “binge” without knowing it. Women who drink four or more drinks on an occasion are binge-drinking. If one glass […]
The real link between alcohol and weight gain
The real link between alcohol and weight gain Source: Fox News By Korin Miller August 17, 2017 You’ve probably heard that alcohol contains empty calories and, if you want to lose weight, it’s a good idea to scale back on how much you drink. But there’s a difference between hearing your friend’s cousin […]