MOST AMERICANS DRINK RESPONSIBLY UNDER STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS
MOST AMERICANS DRINK RESPONSIBLY UNDER STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS Source: Responsibility.org May 12, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has not increased drinking for most Americans adults. More than 6 in 10 Americans are drinking about the same or less alcohol (beer, wine, cocktails, spirits) since stay-at-home orders were implemented. Responsibility.org commissioned the survey to understand how the COVID-19 […]
MA: Survey: 40% of South Hadley 12th graders drank alcohol in past month, marijuana use below 30%
MA: Survey: 40% of South Hadley 12th graders drank alcohol in past month, marijuana use below 30% MassLive By Dennis Hohenberger May 12, 2020 SOUTH HADLEY – A portrait of alcohol and drug use among town teenagers was painted in a newly released Hampshire County Prevention Needs Assessment Survey. According to the South Hadley Drug and Alcohol Prevention […]
IN: U.S. alcohol sales went up amid coronavirus. Here’s how it affected local liquor stores, breweries
IN: U.S. alcohol sales went up amid coronavirus. Here’s how it affected local liquor stores, breweries Star Press. By Robby General, Muncie Star Press May 12, 2020 MUNCIE, Ind. — During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, panicked shoppers cleared grocery store shelves of food, cleaning supplies, toilet paper… and booze. According to a study by Nielsen, in-store alcohol sales […]
Canada: MADD Canada Report Outlines Federal Measures Required To Address Impaired Driving And Support Victims/Survivors
Canada: MADD Canada Report Outlines Federal Measures Required To Address Impaired Driving And Support Victims/Survivors News Release Source: MADD Canada May 12, 2020 | OAKVILLE, Ontario, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada’s newly-released federal policy report recommends new measures the Canadian government should adopt to further address the impaired driving problem and better support victims […]
Australia: ‘Relentless’ alcohol advertising during the pandemic
Australia: ‘Relentless’ alcohol advertising during the pandemic Ad News By Mariam Cheik-Hussein May 13, 2020 The marketing of alcohol is “relentless” with an ad every 35 seconds, according to research by the Cancer Council WA and the Foundation for Alcohol Research Education (FARE). In just one hour on a Friday night, 107 sponsored alcohol ads were […]
Any level of drinking or smoking while pregnant may affect your newborn’s brain development, study says
Any level of drinking or smoking while pregnant may affect your newborn’s brain development, study says CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN May 12, 2020 (CNN)If you’re stressed or wanting to enjoy virtual happy hour with friends while pregnant, having a glass of wine every so often may seem like a relaxing plan. But that behavior […]
Red wine and your health: Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Red wine and your health: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? MDLinx By Connie Capone May 12, 2020 For many, a glass of red wine with dinner is as habitual as brushing one’s teeth. Wine has been a staple of human culture since about 6,000 BCE. And for just as long, the drink has inspired […]
Restaurants profit from looser alcohol regulations during coronavirus pandemic
Restaurants profit from looser alcohol regulations during coronavirus pandemic With to-go beer, wine and cocktail sales thriving, will states revise rules on booze delivery, takeout and curbside pickup permanently? Source: https://www.nrn.com/ Bret Thorn May 14, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country, many state liquor authorities displayed uncharacteristic flexibility in loosening their regulations, allowing […]
Stress and Boredom During COVID-19 Leading to Increased Rates of Drug and Alcohol Use
Stress and Boredom During COVID-19 Leading to Increased Rates of Drug and Alcohol Use Other factors include a lack of routine, and concern over the state of stimulus checks. Erie News Now By Isaac Petkac May 12, 2020 As the stay at home order remains, nationwide and local studies are finding an increase in alcoholism […]
Tips for older adults during COVID-19 pandemic
Tips for older adults during COVID-19 pandemic WAVE 3 News By WSFA Staff May 12, 2020 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – May is Older Americans Month, and this year the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is offering tips to help prevent older adults from becoming victims of COVID-19 scams. The DA’s office said the Federal Trade Commission […]