Greater availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce alcohol consumption
Greater availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce alcohol consumption Medical Xpress by BioMed Central May 5, 2020 People are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if there are more of them available than alcoholic drinks, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. A team of researchers at the NIHR Bristol […]
Study reports high level of hazardous drinking among Pacific Islander young adults in US
Study reports high level of hazardous drinking among Pacific Islander young adults in US UC Riverside-led study calls for culturally tailored approaches to encourage this neglected population to seek behavioral health treatment UC Riverside News Author Iqbal Pittalwala May 5, 2020 Pacific Islander young adults in the United States have an extremely high level of […]
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk Medical Xpress by American Heart Association May 5, 2020 Higher alcohol consumption was shown to be associated with an increased risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery disease, according to new research published today in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart […]
Florida: To-go alcohol might still be available in Florida even after the coronavirus pandemic. Governor hints at changing law
Florida: To-go alcohol might still be available in Florida even after the coronavirus pandemic. Governor hints at changing law Source: https://www.clickorlando.com/ May 5, 2020 Enjoying your favorite craft cocktail in the comfort of your own home has, for some, been the only perk of the coronavirus pandemic that has prevented restaurants and bars from serving […]
One fifth of US drinkers would immediately visit bars post-lockdown
One fifth of US drinkers would immediately visit bars post-lockdown Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Nicola Carruthers 4th May, 2020 A new survey has found 22% of US consumers plan to immediately return to bars and restaurants when they reopen after Covid-19 lockdowns have been lifted, however social distancing measures were named as the biggest concern for […]
Consumers may be slow to return to the on-premise even as regulations ease
Consumers may be slow to return to the on-premise even as regulations ease Even as restaurants and bars slowly start to open in some markets, there are signs that easing restrictions has not been met with overwhelming enthusiasm Source: IWSR May 4, 2020 As some countries around the world start to relax physical distancing and […]
Consumers turn to alcohol to relieve stress caused by COVID-19
Consumers turn to alcohol to relieve stress caused by COVID-19 Alcohol sales are through the roof, but the trend could represent a real danger to public health Consumer Affairs By Gary Guthrie, Reporter April 29, 2020 Studies have shown that stress and anxiety are running counter to relaxation and gratitude. People are calming their nerves by meditating, by exercising, […]
Guest column: Adolescent alcohol use: Things to consider
Guest column: Adolescent alcohol use: Things to consider Index Journal By Dana Brock April 30, 2020 Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among South Carolina’s youth and a major cause of loss of life for people under 21, with alcohol-related car crashes being the leading cause of those deaths. Statistics show that 7.5% of […]
Australia: Fears of a spike in babies born with alcohol harm as coronavirus lockdown causes a massive increase in drinking
Australia: Fears of a spike in babies born with alcohol harm as coronavirus lockdown causes a massive increase in drinking Daly Mail By Australian Associated Press May 1, 2020 Women are being urged to curb their drinking over fears it could lead to a spike in alcohol harm in babies conceived during the coronavirus pandemic. A survey conducted by […]
Home Safety During COVID-19: Preventing Medicine Misuse, and Alcohol and Drug Use
Home Safety During COVID-19: Preventing Medicine Misuse, and Alcohol and Drug Use Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation Author: Yolanda Evans, Md, Mph And Erik Schlocker April 30, 2020 Dr. Yolanda Evans and social worker Erik Schlocker of Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic bring you this post as part of our Supporting Mental Wellness and Family Life During COVID-19 efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]