Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems?
Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems? Addiction specialists said it was possible for people who are drinking heavily and consistently during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a problem they did not have before. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Maria Cramer May 26, 2020 Quarantinis. Zoom happy hours. Easy front-door liquor delivery. The boredom of staying […]
STOP IMPAIRED DRIVING BEFORE DEADLY SUMMER SEASON: PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM AGENDA
STOP IMPAIRED DRIVING BEFORE DEADLY SUMMER SEASON: PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM AGENDA Source: Responsibility.org May 27, 2020 Criminal justice and highway safety experts launched new tools today (Wednesday) that identify the factors putting Americans at highest risk from impaired drivers, recommend law enforcement reforms needed to make roads safer, and help the […]
Many Americans Are Drinking Alcohol On The Job While Working From Home During Quarantine, Study Suggests
Many Americans Are Drinking Alcohol On The Job While Working From Home During Quarantine, Study Suggests Source: https://www.inquisitr.com/ Tyler MacDonald April 13, 2020 With many Americans working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are turning to alcohol, TMZ reported. A new study from the website Alcohol surveyed 3,000 American workers to break down the […]
COVID-19 drives alcohol sales — and raises concerns about substance abuse
COVID-19 drives alcohol sales — and raises concerns about substance abuse As people stay at home and alcohol sales skyrocket, USC experts examine the physical, emotional and mental risks of substance abuse amid a global pandemic. USC News By Gary Polakovic April 14, 2020 Alcohol sales have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic began, raising concerns among […]
How the Pandemic Will Change American Streets
How the Pandemic Will Change American Streets The Atlantic Story by Derek Thompson April 27, 2020 The big will get bigger as mom-and-pops perish and shopping goes virtual. In the short term, our cities will become more boring. In the long term, they might just become interesting again. Last weekend, I walked a mile along […]
CO: State auditor determines that tax exemptions for alcohol, medical supplies meet their purpose
CO: State auditor determines that tax exemptions for alcohol, medical supplies meet their purpose Colorado Politics By Michael Karlik, April 29, 2020 The Office of the State Auditor has determined that two tax exemptions for alcohol and one for medical supplies are likely meeting their purpose, while giving recommendations to lawmakers for clarifying the scope […]
Australia: Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol
Australia: Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol Mirage News April 30, 2020 New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in Melbourne, particularly in suburban areas of the city. The findings from St. Vincent’s Hospital and Monash Health hospitals (Clayton, Casey […]
Brussels: Alcohol consumption slightly down under Belgian lockdown
Brussels: Alcohol consumption slightly down under Belgian lockdown NBC 15 by Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press April 29, 2020 BRUSSELS (AP) — A university research survey has found that alcohol consumption in Belgium is remaining mostly stable during the country’s coronavirus lockdown, with only one out of four respondents saying they are drinking more while confined at […]
India: Pandemic Could Make Addictions Worse, Health Experts Fear
India: Pandemic Could Make Addictions Worse, Health Experts Fear Israel reports surge in online gambling and anti-anxiety medication use, US shows increase in alcohol sales The Media Line By Maya Margit May 3, 2020 From alcohol consumption and substance abuse to online gambling and overeating, the COVID-19 crisis could fuel addictive tendencies and lead those […]
Australia: Building healthy and connected communities free from alcohol harm
Australia: Building healthy and connected communities free from alcohol harm ProBono By Luke Michael, Journalist May 4, 2020 Caterina Giorgi has always been interested in creating change. As the new CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), she wants to create a world devoid of alcohol-fuelled harm. She’s this week’s Changemaker. Giorgi […]