Canada: N.W.T. announces alcohol restrictions to curb bootlegging
Canada: N.W.T. announces alcohol restrictions to curb bootlegging National News by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs April 16, 2020 Residents in the Northwest Territories have new rules to follow when purchasing alcohol at liquor stores during the pandemic lockdown. Customers can only spend up to $200 per day and only purchase six mickeys (375 ml each) of spirits per […]
How coronavirus is causing confusion with states’ alcohol laws
How coronavirus is causing confusion with states’ alcohol laws Reports of consumers crossing state lines to buy drinks has leaders worried. ABC News By Ivan Pereira April 17, 2020 As the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., many states changed laws and regulations related to alcohol. Now, however, those changes between states have created a confusing scene for […]
America Reacts To Shelter-in-place Orders By Drinking More Wine
America Reacts To Shelter-in-place Orders By Drinking More Wine Grit Daily Posted by Holly Chavez April 15, 2020 April is alcohol awareness month, and in the spirit of things, it seems that Americans are reacting to shelter-in-place orders by drinking more wine. We’ll leave the reason for skyrocketing sales of Chardonnay to what playwright George Bernard […]
Mobile driver’s license would replace the physical card with a digital identity
Mobile driver’s license would replace the physical card with a digital identity Industry group is working with states to make interoperability and security top priorities as the new infrastructure is built. Tech Republic By Veronica Combs April 15, 2020 In addition to pushing autonomous vehicles into the mainstream, the coronavirus also may speed up the drive to […]
Instagram Drinking Challenge explained – is it promoting alcoholism?
Instagram Drinking Challenge explained – is it promoting alcoholism? Instagram’s newest challenge forces you to drink alcohol, and quite a lot of it. But is it just a bit of lighthearted fun or the promotion of excessive binge drinking? HITC By Elissa Bain April 14, 2020 With the world stuck in quarantine and looking for new forms […]
CORONAVIRUS BOOZE BANS DANGEROUS FOR ALCOHOLICS
CORONAVIRUS BOOZE BANS DANGEROUS FOR ALCOHOLICS Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Patrick Schmitt 15th April, 2020 A doctor in Thailand has spoken out about the dangers of a drinks ban for alcoholics in her home nation, which is one of a few to prohibit booze sales during the coronavirus lockdowns. 10% of Thailand’s one million heavy drinkers […]
Distilled Spirits Council Launches Public Safety Campaign Urging Adults to Keep Hand Sanitizer Out of Reach of Children
Distilled Spirits Council Launches Public Safety Campaign Urging Adults to Keep Hand Sanitizer Out of Reach of Children More than 700 Distillers Producing Hand Sanitizer to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Source: DISCUS April 14, 2020 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today launched a public education campaign to remind adults to keep […]
Surgeon general tells Americans to ‘avoid alcohol’ during coronavirus pandemic
Surgeon general tells Americans to ‘avoid alcohol’ during coronavirus pandemic Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ by John Gage April 10, 2020 The U.S. surgeon general encouraged the public to pursue sobriety during the coronavirus pandemic. “I need you to know you are not helpless, and it’s even more important that in communities of color, we adhere to the […]
Coronavirus spurs ‘massive shift’ in alcohol supply chain not seen since Prohibition: Drizly CEO
Coronavirus spurs ‘massive shift’ in alcohol supply chain not seen since Prohibition: Drizly CEO Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Daniel Howley April 12, 2020 With people across the U.S. facing orders to remain in their homes, and bars and restaurants closed as part of the ongoing effort to quell the coronavirus outbreak, alcohol sales have gone through the […]
MI: Michigan State Police uncover ‘potential fraud’ with breath alcohol testing
MI: Michigan State Police uncover ‘potential fraud’ with breath alcohol testing The Detroit News By George Hunter January 13, 2020 Michigan State Police suspended a contract with the vendor that services its breath alcohol testing instruments after the company was found falsifying records and misrepresenting when the devices were calibrated, state police officials said Monday. State police […]