As sales of booze spike worldwide during Covid-19 lockdown, should more be done to limit consumption?
As sales of booze spike worldwide during Covid-19 lockdown, should more be done to limit consumption? Euroweekly By Tara Rippin April 5, 2020 AS the nation is forced to stay indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s hardly surprising alcohol sales have soared, prompting some countries to ban buying booze completely amid fears of a spike […]
Prohibition Makes a Comeback
Prohibition Makes a Comeback Pennsylvania shuts down liquor stores. Panic buying ensues. Source: WSJ By The Editorial Board April 6, 2020 The roaring 1920s and the so far deplorable 2020s already have one misguided policy in common. As state and local officials work to limit the spread of the coronavirus, some have ordered the closure […]
VA: As alcohol sales increase, some doctors concerned about isolation as trigger for addicts
VA: As alcohol sales increase, some doctors concerned about isolation as trigger for addicts FOX 5 By Evan Lambert March 31, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. (FOX 5 DC) – According to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, total sales at ABC stores in the Commonwealth are up 59 percent year-to-year, which has some doctors concerned about increased drinking during […]
Pennsylvania firefighters discover massive underage party amid coronavirus lockdown
Pennsylvania firefighters discover massive underage party amid coronavirus lockdown Source: https://www.foxnews.com/ Danielle Wallace April 5, 2020 Firefighters responding to a call about a man being assaulted in the woods in rural Pennsylvania discovered about 100 young people partying in violation of the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order. Members of the Grindstone Volunteer Fire Department found the […]
UMN researchers to study link between crime and overservice of alcohol
UMN researchers to study link between crime and overservice of alcohol The study will look at data from bars, restaurants and sports arenas around Minnesota. Minnesota Daily By Abbey Machtig April 1, 2020 University of Minnesota researchers will study data collected from bars, restaurants and sports venues to evaluate initiatives to reduce alcohol-related crime. The […]
At home with your kids? Perfect time to talk about the risks of underage drinking and drug use
At home with your kids? Perfect time to talk about the risks of underage drinking and drug use MADD, Nationwide Team Up to Provide Parents with Facts, Conversation Starters and New Weekly Facebook Live Series News Release PRNewswire | Yahoo! March 31, 2020 WASHINGTON, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire- PRWeb/ — With schools and extracurricular activities […]
CA: Those selling alcohol to minors can be TRACEd
CA: Those selling alcohol to minors can be TRACEd ABC launches new webapp for law enforcement to report critical incidents involving underage drinking The Sun Gazette By Reggie Ellis April 1, 2020 SACRAMENTO– A program developed by an Exeter mother 16 years ago is finding new ways to track down those who sell alcohol to minors […]
U.S. Alcohol Sales Increase 55 Percent In One Week Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Alcohol Sales Increase 55 Percent In One Week Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Newsweek By Jade Bremner April 1, 2020 In the week ending March 21, sales on alcoholic beverages have spiked by 55 percent according to market research firm Nielsen. Hard liquors, including tequila and gin, as well as cocktails are the favorites among consumers. Sprits […]
At home with your kids? Perfect time to talk about the risks of underage drinking and drug use
At home with your kids? Perfect time to talk about the risks of underage drinking and drug use MADD, Nationwide Team Up to Provide Parents with Facts, Conversation Starters and New Weekly Facebook Live Series News Release PRNewswire | Yahoo! March 31, 2020 WASHINGTON, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire- PRWeb/ — With schools and extracurricular activities […]
Knocking back too many ‘quarantinis’? Here’s how to keep drinking in check
Knocking back too many ‘quarantinis’? Here’s how to keep drinking in check Your home bar has never been better stocked, but are you maintaining healthy drinking habits while under lockdown? TODAY By Jen Laskey March 31, 2020 It’s not just hand sanitizer and toilet paper that have been flying off the shelves — alcohol has […]