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Alcohol Abuse Is on the Rise, but Doctors Too Often Fail to Treat It

Alcohol Abuse Is on the Rise, but Doctors Too Often Fail to Treat It People with alcohol use disorder are often seen in clinics and hospitals, but medical professionals too often ignore the condition. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Anahad O’Connor July 12, 2021 Like many people who struggle to control their drinking, Andy Mathisen tried a […]

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations Source: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/ July 11, 2021 This story was reported from Baltimore – More than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, but the number of drinks vary depending on factors like age and location, according to a survey taken by The Vacationer. And that’s not […]

Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything

Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything Alcohol has become so normalized there’s hardly a situation when a drink doesn’t feel appropriate, experts say. Now we’re marketing it to one another. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ July 6, 2021 In the four years since she stopped drinking alcohol, Emily Lynn Paulson has reflected a lot on […]

Drinking Among Older Adults Split During Pandemic

Drinking Among Older Adults Split During Pandemic A new survey reveals a divide between drinkers and abstainers — and shows a worrying trend in some combining alcohol and other drugs AARP by Hallie Levine  June 8, 2021 Alcohol use among Americans has risen over the past year, as many have turned to the bottle as […]

Americans are drinking smaller amounts of beer with greater alcohol content, says new research

Americans are drinking smaller amounts of beer with greater alcohol content, says new research Source: https://www.northcentralpa.com/ July 2, 2021 When you’re pouring a glass, what’s in it? According to a new analysis published by epidemiologists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Americans are consuming more craft beer with higher alcohol content […]

MI:  Have a Great Summer – Safe and Sober, Urges the Michigan Liquor Control Commission

MI:  Have a Great Summer – Safe and Sober, Urges the Michigan Liquor Control Commission News Release By:  Michigan Liquor Control Commission June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 – As summer heats up, Michiganders are urged to celebrate the season safely at gatherings and activities especially where alcohol might be consumed. Remember to keep your alcohol […]

WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of —ism (Additional Coverage)

WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of —ism (Additional Coverage) Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/ Brooke Taylor June 19, 2021 A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely. The […]

The Responsible Retailing Forum launches series of Research Briefs that distill insights from 25 years of research in responsible retailing

The Responsible Retailing Forum launches series of Research Briefs that distill insights from 25 years of research in responsible retailing Source: Responsible Retailing Forum Brad S. Krevor, Ph.D. June 21, 2021 RRForum Research Briefs Insights and learnings from 25 years of research in responsible retailing Research Brief #1: Why do underage sales occur? A study […]

ME:  Maine’s remaining dry towns reflect its prohibitionist legacy

ME:  Maine’s remaining dry towns reflect its prohibitionist legacy The Piscataquis Observer By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff June 21, 2021    LITTLETON — The Littleton Pit Stop, a small gas station and diner located along Route 1, is the sole convenience store and restaurant in this small Aroostook County town. It serves breakfast all […]