Alcohol-related deaths are rising. Will new state rules help?

Alcohol-related deaths are rising. Will new state rules help?   Source: Washington Examiner by Kimberly Leonard May 22, 2017   The reduction in underage drinking and drunken driving accidents among young people is widely viewed as one of the greatest public health achievements in the United States. But data suggest that among people who are […]

‘Half a glass of wine every day’ increases breast cancer risk

‘Half a glass of wine every day’ increases breast cancer risk   Source: BBC News By Philippa Roxby May 22, 2017   Further evidence has emerged of the link between alcohol consumption in women and an increased risk of breast cancer.   According to a report from the World Cancer Research Fund, half a glass […]

Florida: Should booze be sold with groceries? ‘Liquor wall’ decision due soon

Florida: Should booze be sold with groceries? ‘Liquor wall’ decision due soon   Source: Miami Herald BY JIM TURNER May 22, 2017   Opponents have mobilized to try to convince Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would a repeal a decades-old law requiring hard spirits to be sold in separate facilities from groceries […]

Most people don’t actually have separate ‘drunk’ personalities

Most people don’t actually have separate ‘drunk’ personalities   Business Insider By Kevin Loria May 18, 2017 Some of the most amusing and awful behaviors that people exhibit after downing a few cocktails are often explained the same way — as a result of alcohol.   It’s enough to make people think that some sort […]

Canada: Canadians drink more alcohol than the global average, says report

Canada: Canadians drink more alcohol than the global average, says report   A new report from the World Health Organization looks at per capita alcohol consumption in close to 200 countries. Here’s how Canada ranks.   Source: Macleans Terra Ciolfe May 19, 2017   Just how much do Canadians like their beer, wine and booze? […]

For Total Wine, it’s total war against alcohol regulations

For Total Wine, it’s total war against alcohol regulations   Total Wine & More has four outlets in Massachusetts, including one in Everett. Many of its outlets approach 50,000 square feet, or more than the average supermarket.   Source: Boston Globe By Dan Adams May 20, 2017   Total Wine & More is waging total […]

LA: Proposed Ban on Louisiana College-Affiliated Beers Ditched

LA: Proposed Ban on Louisiana College-Affiliated Beers Ditched A state lawmaker has shelved his bid to prohibit Louisiana’s colleges and universities from authorizing an official alcoholic beverage affiliated with the school’s brand.   U.S. News By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press May 18, 2017 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fans of Bayou Bengal Lager and Ragin’ […]

Asia: Proposal to make alcohol firms pay health tax

Asia: Proposal to make alcohol firms pay health tax   Vietnam.net May 19, 2017 It has been proposed that companies which produce and import alcohol and beer products should pay VND360 billion (USD16.36 million) annually for health services.   This is among contents mentioned in a draft law on alcohol that the Ministry of Health […]