Judge tosses lawsuit over alcohol sold to minor who died
Judge tosses lawsuit over alcohol sold to minor who died Associated Press January 17, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The family of a 17-year-old boy who died in a car wreck after he bought liquor cannot recover damages from the Kwik Shop where the alcohol was illegally sold, a Douglas County District Judge has ruled. […]
Anxiety, Depression and Drinking During a Pandemic
Anxiety, Depression and Drinking During a Pandemic WebMD By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter January 25, 2021 MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with anxiety and depression are more likely to step up their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without these mental health issues, an online survey revealed. Alcohol use grew the most among young people, but older adults with anxiety […]
Intervention fails to change culture of over-service / over-consumption in California college bars and restaurants
Intervention fails to change culture of over-service / over-consumption in California college bars and restaurants News Release Responsible Retailing Forum January 25, 2021 Boston, Massachusetts —Over-service of alcohol in bars and restaurants contributes to an array of community problems, including drinking and driving, crime, and violence. The Responsible Retailing Forum (RRForum) has completed a study using […]
Intervention fails to change culture of over service
Intervention fails to change culture of over-service / over-consumption in California college bars and restaurants News Release Responsible Retailing Forum January 25, 2021 Boston, Massachusetts —Over-service of alcohol in bars and restaurants contributes to an array of community problems, including drinking and driving, crime, and violence. The Responsible Retailing Forum (RRForum) has completed a study […]
ND: Legislators look to lessen legal consequences of underage drinking
ND: Legislators look to lessen legal consequences of underage drinking KXNET By Maddie Biertempfel January 18, 2021 North Dakota’s current underage drinking law carries penalties up to 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine. A bipartisan bill would change that. “This bill actually came at the suggestion of district court judges up in Grand […]
Report shows alcohol consumption linked to portion of cancer incidence and mortality
Report shows alcohol consumption linked to portion of cancer incidence and mortality Findings call for implementation of policies and cancer control efforts to reduce alcohol consumption News Release American Cancer Society January 19, 2021 ATLANTA – JANUARY 19, 2021 – A new study finds that alcohol consumption accounts for a considerable portion of cancer incidence […]
Norway: Why Norway’s ban on alcohol sales is so controversial
Norway: Why Norway’s ban on alcohol sales is so controversial The Local By Vilde Skorpen Wikan January 18, 2021 As Norway extends its controversial ban on serving alcohol, pubs and restaurants are pouring their out-of-date stock down the drain which is providing an unexpected challenge for the sewage system. “Today we’ve poured out beer for […]
Why ‘Active Agers’ Could Help Drive Post-Pandemic Sales
Why ‘Active Agers’ Could Help Drive Post-Pandemic Sales Consumers over 50 are drinking more, spending more, and embracing innovation more than past generations. The industry should stop ignoring them SevenFifty Daily By Andrew Kaplan January 18, 2021 A few years ago, Bart Watson, the chief economist for the Brewers Association, decided to stage a craft beer […]
Retailers beware: teens masking up to score alcohol
Retailers beware: teens masking up to score alcohol North Central PA NCPA Staff January 4, 2021 The National Drug Helpline warns businesses to be vigilant when selling alcohol during the pandemic: teens across the U.S. are evading minimum purchase age requirements by hiding behind their masks. “Teenagers in many cases are combining masks with hats, […]
Weird health risks of drinking alcohol
Weird health risks of drinking alcohol MDLinx By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS January 13, 2021 Many physicians are concerned about how much their patients drink, and with good reason, because alcohol is linked to various illnesses and social stressors. Moreover, physicians are humans, too, and as such are invested in their own patterns of alcohol consumption. […]