Canada: Experts fear pandemic drinking habits could lead to a rise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Canada: Experts fear pandemic drinking habits could lead to a rise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Edmonton Health Matters By Su-Ling Goh Global News September 14, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased alcohol use, skyrocketing stress levels and limited mental health and addiction services. Experts suspect that combination could lead to more cases of fetal […]
Biden set to shake up drinks distribution in the US
Biden set to shake up drinks distribution in the US The Drinks Business By db_staff September 13, 2021 The US drinks industry is highly successful but incredibly fragmented and fraught with confusing local legislation. President Joe Biden might be about to change all that. The United States is the most profitable market for beer, wine […]
As Male and Female Drinking Patterns Become More Similar, Adverse Alcohol Risks for Women Become More Apparent
As Male and Female Drinking Patterns Become More Similar, Adverse Alcohol Risks for Women Become More Apparent National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism September 9, 2021 The steady near-equalization in patterns of alcohol use and misuse between women and men over the last decade has revealed women’s greater risks for alcohol-related consequences. A 2015 National […]
Group promotes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders awareness
Group promotes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders awareness With a goal of bringing attention to an important issue, the Children’s Treatment Centre hosted its inaugural Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day at Gillies Lake on Thursday. The Sault Star Author of the article: Richa Bhosale Publishing date: September 9, 2021 CANADA – Members of Timmins Children’s […]
Drink or Not? Moderate Consumption of Alcohol May Offer Several Benefits
Drink or Not? Moderate Consumption of Alcohol May Offer Several Benefits Those with no illnesses can go for moderate consumption, which some say may have benefits. News 18 September 9, 2021 No doubt drinking alcohol in excess can have fatal consequences in the long run. However, one can also extract several benefits if one watches […]
Fresno liquor store owner uses social media to deter people with fake IDs from trying to buy alcohol
Fresno liquor store owner uses social media to deter people with fake IDs from trying to buy alcohol ABC 30 By Jessica Harrington September 10, 2021 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno store owner is taking a new approach to deter people with fake ID’s from trying to buy alcohol at his store. When he catches […]
Nebraska: ‘It’s certainly a big loophole for those minors,’ alcohol home deliveries creating concern
Nebraska: ‘It’s certainly a big loophole for those minors,’ alcohol home deliveries creating concern Since the Omaha Metro Coalition spearheaded alcohol compliance checks nearly 25 years ago, the number of minors being served in the area has significantly decreased. However, concerns of minors gaining possession of alcohol is increasing, as alcohol deliveries since the pandemic […]
Underage drinking: when minors become a major problem
Underage drinking: when minors become a major problem The Reporter (Minnesota State University) By Julia Barton September 9, 2021 Binge drinking has been a part of college culture for decades as almost every teen movie showcases young adults consuming alcohol once they move into college. Drinking at social events is a very typical trend throughout all […]
Campaign looks to take the stigma out of staying sober
Campaign looks to take the stigma out of staying sober Spectrum News 1 By Courtny Gerrish Green Bay September 7, 2021 GREEN BAY, Wis. — There is a push in Brown County to make staying away from alcohol and drugs socially acceptable. The county executive proclaimed September as “Sober Green Bay Campaign Month.” The campaign looks to reduce the […]
United Kingdom: Supermarkets employ AI technology to police underage alcohol sales
United Kingdom: Supermarkets employ AI technology to police underage alcohol sales The Drinks Business By Eloise Feilden September 7, 2021 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology will be utilised by UK supermarkets next month to tackle underage alcohol sales, analysing people’s faces to identify their age. Launched by the Home Office, trials of the new technology are […]