NASA study shows that even half a beer causes “significant” impairment

NASA study shows that even half a beer causes “significant” impairment The Georgia Straight by Martin Dunphy December 21, 2020 There might be more truth to the maxim “Just don’t drink and drive” than most people think. Because of weight and gender differences—as well as a range of other factors that can affect alcohol absorption and […]

NHTSA Releases 2019 Crash Fatality Data

NHTSA Releases 2019 Crash Fatality Data 2019 Showed Significant Improvements in Traffic Safety, Including the Lowest Percentage of Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities on Record News Release Source:  NHTSA December 18, 2020 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its annual 2019 traffic fatality data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Traffic deaths […]

Canada:  Fewer Canadians self-report drinking and driving over the legal limit, but risk-taking remains a concern even with lower traffic volumes

Canada:  Fewer Canadians self-report drinking and driving over the legal limit, but risk-taking remains a concern even with lower traffic volumes Globe Newswire Source: Traffic Injury Research Foundation December 17, 2020 Road Safety Monitor 2020: Drinking & Driving in Canada OTTAWA, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) announces the release […]

AHA News: Keep Your Holiday Drinking on the Moderate Side With This Advice

AHA News: Keep Your Holiday Drinking on the Moderate Side With This Advice HealthDay By Michael Merschel December 17, 2020 THURSDAY, Dec. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — If you’re ready to toast – a lot – to the end of 2020, you’re in good company. But for your health, find ways to moderate […]

How Much Does a DUI Cost?

How Much Does a DUI Cost? It’s likely that a DUI costs far more than you think. If you’ve had a few drinks, call a cab, an Uber or a friend. U.S. News By Geoff Williams, Contributor  December 16, 2020 WITH ANY LUCK, YOU’RE reading this article about how much a DUI costs before you go […]

Nine in 10 home workers drinking alcohol on the job

Nine in 10 home workers drinking alcohol on the job Personnel Today By Ashleigh Webber December 16,  2020 Nine out of 10 people have admitted to drinking alcohol while working from home this year – a statistic that a health and safety firm has said could have concerning consequences for worker health and the quality of […]

Ireland: ‘Dangerous territory’ of expanding alcohol delivery services

Ireland: ‘Dangerous territory’ of expanding alcohol delivery services Charity warns ‘risky practices’ are allowing underage drinkers to easily purchase alcohol Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/ Brian Hutton December 15, 2020 Ireland is moving into “dangerous territory” as a swell in delivery services during the pandemic gifts unprecedented access to alcohol for underage drinkers, campaigners have warned. Alcohol Forum, a […]

25-YEAR STUDY LINKS DAILY GLASS OF WINE TO LOWER DIABETES RISK

25-YEAR STUDY LINKS DAILY GLASS OF WINE TO LOWER DIABETES RISK Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 14th December, 2020 A 25-year study has found that consuming an olive oil-rich Mediterranean diet and a glass of wine a day lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes in women. A Mediterranean diet and a glass of wine […]

LA:  Drive Sober campaign will save lives this holiday season

LA:  Drive Sober campaign will save lives this holiday season Shreveport Times December 12, 2020 With a pandemic-altered holiday season, putting the merry in Christmas this year might be a little harder than usual, but don’t turn to alcohol to cope. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there is an increase in DUIs and […]

SAMHSA Communities Talk to Prevent Underage Drinking Initiative

SAMHSA:  Communities Talk to Prevent Underage Drinking Initiative   Communities Talk SAMHSA December 9, 2020 SAMHSA’s eighth round of its Communities Talk to Prevent Underage Drinking initiative is set to launch in January 2021. Focusing on preventing alcohol misuse remains important because among Americans under age 21, alcohol is the most frequently used substance, used […]