Alcoholism epidemic: More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics (Additional Coverage)
Alcoholism epidemic: More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics (Additional Coverage) Alcoholism has risen 49% in the US in just 11 years, national surveys find. Source: IBT Martha Henriques August 9, 2017 Americans are becoming increasingly heavy drinkers, with the greatest rise among women, older people and ethnic minorities, national […]
Alcoholism And Addiction In the Wine Industry: A Candid Perspective From A Master Of Wine
Alcoholism And Addiction In the Wine Industry: A Candid Perspective From A Master Of Wine Source: Forbes Cathy Huyghe , CONTRIBUTOR August 9, 2017 This week we’re returning to the ongoing series about staying healthy on the job, when “on the job” in the wine industry often means drinking alcohol on a frequent […]
Why Americans-Especially Women-Are Drinking More Alcohol
Why Americans-Especially Women-Are Drinking More Alcohol Source: TIME Alexandra Sifferlin Aug 09, 2017 More Americans are drinking high amounts of alcohol, and the greatest increases are seen among women and older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. In the new report, researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol […]
America’s Drinking Problem Is Much Worse This Century
America’s Drinking Problem Is Much Worse This Century Alcohol abuse has shot up since 2001, and the number of adults who binge weekly may top the population of Texas. Source: Bloomberg By John Tozzi August 9, 2017 Americans are drinking more than they used to, a troubling trend with potentially dire implications […]
Canada: Feds Mull Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit For Drivers
Canada: Feds Mull Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit For Drivers The justice minister says it would make it easier to fight drunk driving. Source: Huff Post 08/08/2017 The classic romantic date is in danger of disappearing if the federal government reduces the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers, a spokesman for Quebec’s restaurant […]
Struggling for inspiration? A pint of beer could release creative block, say scientists
Struggling for inspiration? A pint of beer could release creative block, say scientists Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton 8 AUGUST 2017 Artists throughout history have claimed that alcohol can boost creativity and trigger flights of productivity. Now a new study has proved that their assertions are not just wishful drinking. Downing […]
THIS BEER IS STRONGER THAN WHISKEY
THIS BEER IS STRONGER THAN WHISKEY Source: Thrillist By DUSTIN NELSON 08/08/2017 Keith Brewery laughs when you say a beer like Bell’s Two Hearted goes to your head because of its 7% ABV. The Scottish brewer is the purveyor behind Brewmeister’s Snake Venom, which they say is “officially the world’s strongest beer.” […]
ollege Students More Disciplined With Alcohol Than In Years Past, Study Finds
College Students More Disciplined With Alcohol Than In Years Past, Study Finds Study Finds By Daniel Steingold August 5, 2017 BETHESDA, Md. — Young adults are showing greater judgment when it comes to alcohol, leading them to be involved in fewer fatal accidents caused by excessive drinking than before — but there’s a catch, […]
Portman stresses “decade of progress” as drink-driving casualties hit three-year high
Portman stresses “decade of progress” as drink-driving casualties hit three-year high Source: harpers.co.uk By Jo Gilbert 04 August, 2017 The Portman Group has responded to the latest statistics which show that casualties involving drink driving have reached their highest point in three years. A spokesperson for the responsible drinking group said the […]
Dr. Gifford-Jones: Puritanical lies about alcohol
Dr. Gifford-Jones: Puritanical lies about alcohol Source: Daily Messenger Aug 7, 2017 Are you becoming as skeptical as I am about public information? Fake political news? Alternative facts about the state of the world’s economy? So now I ask how honest is medical news? Of course everyone knows that consuming stupid amounts of […]