United Kingdom: Swipe away alcoholism? Smartphone app helps college students cut their heavy drinking
United Kingdom: Swipe away alcoholism? Smartphone app helps college students cut their heavy drinking Study Finds By Study Finds Staff September 17, 2023 OXFORD, United Kingdom — People may soon be able to turn to their phones for help if they want to drink less. International researchers have found that college students can significantly reduce […]
Canada: “Less is better” is the best message when talking to patients about alcohol
Canada: “Less is better” is the best message when talking to patients about alcohol Canadian Medical Association Journal By Savita Rani and Andreas Laupacis September 18, 2023 CMAJ September 18, 2023 195 (36) E1232-E1233; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231238 In January 2023, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) published updated guidance on alcohol consumption and […]
Parent drinking behaviors linked to adolescent drinking
Parent drinking behaviors linked to adolescent drinking Medical Xpress By Elana Gotkine September 15, 2023 Parent drinking behaviors, specifically frequent drinking and binge drinking are associated with increased odds of drinking among adolescents, according to a study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Michele K. Bohm, M.P.H., and Marissa B. Esser, Ph.D., from […]
SC: Rising liquor liability rates causing businesses to suffer, others say the law is needed
SC: Rising liquor liability rates causing businesses to suffer, others say the law is needed WNCT News by: Elise Devlin September 14, 2023 GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The state of South Carolina requires any business that serves alcohol after 5 p.m. to maintain liquor liability insurance of at least $1 million. This insurance pays out […]
Montgomery Co., MD: County Alcohol Services Launch Campaign to Curb Underage Drinking
Montgomery Co., MD: County Alcohol Services Launch Campaign to Curb Underage Drinking Montgomery Community Media By Suzanne Pollak September 13, 2023 Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) announced a new ad campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking. Public service advertisements can be found on bus shelters and bus taillights. The […]
Canada: Alcohol prohibition ‘not the solution in Nunavik,’ police chief says
Canada: Alcohol prohibition ‘not the solution in Nunavik,’ police chief says Police leadership calls for mobilization of prevention officers, road stops during KRG meeting Nunatsiaq News By Jeff Pelletier – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 12, 2023 Larose responded that he didn’t think banning booze would be effective. “Prohibition of alcohol is not the solution […]
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Launches an Educational Virtual Reality Experience for Teens
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Launches an Educational Virtual Reality Experience for Teens NIAAA September 11, 2023 The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recently launched Alcohol and Your Brain, a virtual reality (VR) module to engage and educate young audiences about how alcohol affects the brain. Designed for Oculus Quest, […]
Older adults are drinking more in the US, research finds
Older adults are drinking more in the US, research finds Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ By Eloise Feilden September 4, 2023 The trend among younger people drinking less than they were 20 years ago has been well documented, but are older generations making up for it? Older adults are drinking more in the US, research finds The percentages […]
Ozempic Cuts Alcohol Cravings. Liquor Companies Aren’t Ready.
Ozempic Cuts Alcohol Cravings. Liquor Companies Aren’t Ready. GLP1 drugs are poised to reshape the weight-loss market and US waistlines. There are implications for booze companies, too. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/ September 4, 2023 The alcohol industry has been thriving despite a streak of threats: the legalization of marijuana, a trade war with China that has hampered […]
Beer Goggles or Liquid Courage? Alcohol, Attractiveness Perceptions, and Partner Selection Among Men
Beer Goggles or Liquid Courage? Alcohol, Attractiveness Perceptions, and Partner Selection Among Men Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 84(4), 598–604 (2023). Molly A. Bowdring , Ph.D.,a,* & Michael A. Sayette , Ph.D.b August 30, 2023 Abstract Objective: Perception of physical attractiveness (PPA) is a fundamental aspect […]