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United Kingdom: AHA calls for ban on alcohol advertising

United Kingdom: AHA calls for ban on alcohol advertising Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ By Nicola Carruthers August 24, 2021 The Alcohol Health Alliance is calling on the UK government to introduce restrictions for alcohol marketing after a new poll found that the majority of Brits would support measures to limit exposure of booze ads to young people. […]

Your hangover isn’t caused by dehydration, new study reveals

Your hangover isn’t caused by dehydration, new study reveals Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ By Jessica Mason August 24, 2021 New evidence reveals hangovers are caused by inflammation rather than dehydration as commonly thought. And the discovery has led to a groundbreaking ‘cure’ that could make day-after headaches a thing of the past. While traditional wisdom asserts that […]

Study shows uptick in U.S. alcohol beverage sales during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows uptick in U.S. alcohol beverage sales during COVID-19 pandemic Highest variation was a 7.5-billion-dollar increase in liquor store sales between the first three quarters of 2019 and 2020 Science Daily Source: Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health August 20, 2021 Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic months of March 2020 to September 2020, […]

TX:  Every Nine Hours Someone Dies from Drunk Driving in Texas

TX:  Every Nine Hours Someone Dies from Drunk Driving in Texas Texas Department of Transportation August 19, 2021 AUSTIN – No parent should ever receive the kind of devastating news that two Bryan police officers delivered to Pam Todaro one early Saturday morning. At 6:45 a.m. on August 9, 2014 they appeared on her doorstep to tell […]

United Kingdom:  UK: Estimated 3m adults have driven children after drinking alcohol

United Kingdom:  UK: Estimated 3m adults have driven children after drinking alcohol Motor1.com By: James Fossdyke August20, 2021 Stats show many will still have a pint before driving with kids on board. An estimated three million UK adults admit driving with children in the car after having consumed alcohol, according to new research. The study by car insurance firm Churchill found […]

What are Peak Traffic Periods at C-stores for Adult Beverage Sales?

What are Peak Traffic Periods at C-stores for Adult Beverage Sales? Alcoholic beverage sales have been booming at c-stores during the pandemic, but when are customers most likely to buy? CStore Decisions By Anne Baye Ericksen August 19, 2021 Happy hour has always rolled around at the end of the work day, ranging from 4 p.m. […]

Fall Semester–A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking

Fall Semester–A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism August 18, 2021 BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As college students arrive on campus this fall, it is typically a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. […]

Can You Drink Alcohol in a Moving RV? | MotorBiscuit

Can You Drink Alcohol in a Moving RV? | MotorBiscuit todayuknews August 17, 2021 Everyone is aware of the fact that drinking while driving is not ok. Beyond the fact that you are risking your safety and those around you, it is illegal. Just a little bit of alcohol in your system can mean you […]

South Africa: Will 0% alcohol tolerance reduce unsafe driving behaviour?

South Africa: Will 0% alcohol tolerance reduce unsafe driving behaviour? Source: https://www.miningreview.com/ August 18, 2021 Despite concern from South African civil society groups, businesses and legal experts, the Department of Transport intends to introduce a zero-tolerance drunk driving regulation in the upcoming National Road Traffic Amendment Bill. In implementing a total prohibition on the consumption […]