Calls for minimum prices for alcohol as report shows 33 per cent rise in drinking levels since 1980s
Calls for minimum prices for alcohol as report shows 33 per cent rise in drinking levels since 1980s Source: The Telegraph By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor 2 December 2016 Levels of drinking have soared by one third since the 80s, fuelled by increased consumption among women, according to a major report which calls for minimum […]
Female police officers at risk of being groped and assaulted on the front line of Britain’s drink crisis
Female police officers at risk of being groped and assaulted on the front line of Britain’s drink crisis Source: The Telegraph By Kate McCann, Senior Political Correspondent 6 December 2016 Female police officers are being —ually assaulted as a result of excessive drinking, MPs have warned, as a new report lays bare the […]
Middle-aged women are drinking 3 TIMES more alcohol than recommended because ‘they are confused about unit sizes’
Middle-aged women are drinking 3 TIMES more alcohol than recommended because ‘they are confused about unit sizes’ 2,000 women between 40 and 65 were asked about their drinking habits More than a quarter consume between 5 and 16 glasses every week But many assume the recommended 14 units a week means 14 glasses Source: Daily […]
Why just one glass of wine a day could KILL you: Heart flutter risk is greater for people who are frequent drinkers
Why just one glass of wine a day could KILL you: Heart flutter risk is greater for people who are frequent drinkers Data from more than 900,000 people suggests regular drinking is deadly This was defined as about 340ml of 5% strength beer or 140ml of 12% wine a day Having just 1 drink a […]
A New Reason Why Red Wine May Be Better For You Than White
A New Reason Why Red Wine May Be Better For You Than White Source: Forbes Steven Salzberg Contributor December 5, 2016 Many studies have shown that drinking wine, especially red wine, seems to have modest benefits for heart health, as long as you drink it in moderate amounts. A study published this week, though, offers […]
Kentucky: KY DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL THWARTS STOLEN ALCOHOL SALES
Kentucky: KY DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL THWARTS STOLEN ALCOHOL SALES Source: WCLU Radio 12/03/2016 An investigator for the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has thwarted a local man’s attempts to sell stolen alcohol. Earlier this month, ABC Investigator Willie Skeens was notified by Georgetown police that Brian Middleton, a local third-party contractor, […]
Happy Hour Patrons Cheer New York’s Latest Nightlife Deal: the $1 Drink
Happy Hour Patrons Cheer New York’s Latest Nightlife Deal: the $1 Drink Stiff competition leads to rock-bottom pricing on tipples; state regulations may curb the trend Source: WSJ By Charles Passy Dec. 15, 2016 In recent years, pizzerias throughout New York have made the dollar slice a staple of the city diet. Now, some of […]
MGM Resorts’ high stakes gamble in the US capital
MGM Resorts’ high stakes gamble in the US capital A casino resort on the banks of the Potomac offers Vegas-style escapism in Washington Source: FT by: Matthew Garrahan December 15, 2016 A wind of change is blowing through Washington, DC – and not just the political hurricane that is Donald Trump. The seat of American […]
Want to party without the hangover? The ‘drinktician’ will see you now
Want to party without the hangover? The ‘drinktician’ will see you now Source: The Telegraph Cristina Criddle, Bryony Gordon, Shahroo Izadi & Nick Curtis 15 December 2016 Forget Jingle Bells – the festive sounds of corks popping and glasses of champagne clinking are much more common at this time of year. Drinking heavily […]
Pre-loading charge denied by multiples
Pre-loading charge denied by multiples Source: OLN By Sonya Hook 15 December, 2016 Supermarket representatives have dismissed the idea that pre-loading is a problem the off-trade needs to tackle, and urged the government to encourage every retailer to focus on the responsible retailing of alcohol. Representatives from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado were […]