Nigeria: Alcohol use is worryingly high among Nigerian students: here’s who is most at risk
Nigeria: Alcohol use is worryingly high among Nigerian students: here’s who is most at risk The Conversation By Samson Femi Agberotimi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northwest University February 17, 2021 Many young people drink alcohol – whether it’s out of curiosity, ignorance, peer pressure or other reasons. It’s a major public health concern. The consequences of drinking can be physical, […]
South Africa: More SA millennials are opting for zero and low-alcohol alternatives
South Africa: More SA millennials are opting for zero and low-alcohol alternatives IOL By Lutho Pasiya February 16, 2021 The so-called “sober curious” movement is gathering pace in the beverage sector as more individuals opt to lower their alcohol intake or remove it altogether. That is according to the director at Brew Kombucha, Alex Glenday. With […]
Lindenwood creates campus alcohol policy pilot program
Lindenwood creates campus alcohol policy pilot program Linder Link By Alexis Montgomery, Editor in Chief February 15, 2021 MISSOURI – Students who are 21 and live in the Linden Terrace may now possess approved amounts of alcohol in their residences. Students were informed on Monday afternoon that students of the legal drinking age may apply for […]
Young women black out more often than men when drinking
Young women black out more often than men when drinking Women’s Agenda By Jessie Tu February 8, 2021 AUSTRALIA – “A blackout is a general term for memory loss, and can be an indicator for later negative health consequences. Whilst we know quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption in adolescence are indicators of clinically relevant […]
MADD asks to meet with Chiefs after 5-year-old critically injured in crash involving assistant coach Britt Reid
MADD asks to meet with Chiefs after 5-year-old critically injured in crash involving assistant coach Britt Reid KMBC News February 7, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving has requested a meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs organization after two children were injured in a crash that involved Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid. One […]
Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’
Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’ The Spirits business by Owen Bellwood February 9, 2021 A coalition of trade bodies has written to Congress in opposition of a bill that allows the United States Postal Service to ship alcoholic drinks as it is “not safe or responsible”. The letter is in opposition to elements […]
Doctors report an ‘alarming’ rise in younger people with liver disease as Americans drink more alcohol
Doctors report an ‘alarming’ rise in younger people with liver disease as Americans drink more alcohol Insider By Kelsie Sandoval February 9, 2021 In the 11 months since the pandemic began, drinking rates and alcohol sales have been steadily increasing. Doctors have been warning it’s a concern, and some say we’re already seeing the consequences, […]
Non-school friendships may drive adolescent alcohol use more than in-school ties
Non-school friendships may drive adolescent alcohol use more than in-school ties Medical Xpress by Public Library of Science February 10, 2021 A survey of more than 80,000 adolescents has revealed factors associated with having friends outside of school, and shows that non-school friendships are more strongly associated with alcohol use than school friendships. Rupa Jose of […]
OK: State Senate bill seeks to strengthen punishment for adults who knowingly sell or provide alcohol to minors
OK: State Senate bill seeks to strengthen punishment for adults who knowingly sell or provide alcohol to minors Oklahoma News 4 By Hicham Raache February 9, 2021 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A State Senate committee passed a bill to strengthen punishment for adults who are convicted of knowingly selling or providing alcohol to minors. Senate […]
Covid crisis is exacerbating LGBTQ alcohol abuse, studies find
Covid crisis is exacerbating LGBTQ alcohol abuse, studies find Alcohol consumption has increased among the general population as well, but at a significantly lower rate. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/ By Finbarr Toesland February 9, 2021 Social-distancing measures and lockdowns have disproportionately increased alcohol use in the LGBTQ community, studies find. Abigail Mazzarella, 26, often went to gay […]