Russia:  Alcohol sales down in northern Russia, lawmakers looking at even stricter rules

Russia:  Alcohol sales down in northern Russia, lawmakers looking at even stricter rules State Duma deputies is introducing a bill restricting sales of alcohol in bars and restaurants located in residential apartment buildings. The Barents Observer By Thomas Nilsen March 5, 2020 Russians are infamous for their drinking, but those habits have changed drastically to […]

Ireland:  Rural dwellers most influenced by new drink driving laws

Ireland:  Rural dwellers most influenced by new drink driving laws Westmeath Examiner By Olga Aughey March 5, 2020 New research from Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, shows that updated drink driving legislation is positively influencing driver behaviour in rural areas. The updated Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018, in effect […]

Anheuser-Busch Foundation and Ad Council Form Innovative Partnership to Prevent Drinking and Driving

Anheuser-Busch Foundation and Ad Council Form Innovative Partnership to Prevent Drinking and Driving Benzinga PRNewswire  March 5, 2020 NEW YORK, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the prevalence of ride-share apps and alternative ways to get home after drinking, there are still over 10,000 alcohol-impaired fatalities per year1 according to 2018 NHTSA data. That’s why the Anheuser-Busch Foundation and […]

This is the weird reason you drink more wine at restaurants

This is the weird reason you drink more wine at restaurants The Ladders By John Anderer March 5, 2020 The right wine can be the perfect cherry on top for a great evening out at a restaurant. Of course, we’ve all ended up drinking maybe a bit more than we originally intended as certain nights […]

Do You Have to Give Up Alcohol to Be Healthy?

Do You Have to Give Up Alcohol to Be Healthy? The bottom line is alcohol is high in calories and low in most nutrients and it’s tough to lose body fat, increase muscle or improve athletic performance while drinking a lot of the stuff. Law.com By Jonathan Jordan March 5, 2020 I work with loads of […]

United Kingdom:  Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries

United Kingdom:  Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries The Frederick News-Post By Louise Dixon, Associated Press January 25, 2020 Many people these days are thirsting not just for a drink but for knowledge about where it comes from. ‘‘Spirit tourism’’ is booming across the United Kingdom, with artisanal brands and micro distilleries […]

OK:  OUR VIEW: Legislation addresses fetal alcohol syndrome

OK:  OUR VIEW: Legislation addresses fetal alcohol syndrome Muskogee Phoenix March 4, 2020 Two bills approved on Tuesday by the Oklahoma House of Representative would address fetal alcohol syndrome at critical points that could have the most impact on the lives it affects — during pregnancy and immediately after birth. We urge state senators to […]

The War On Moderate Drinking

The War On Moderate Drinking Source: https://www.forbes.com/ Fred Minnick March 5, 2020 Despite Prohibition passing more than 100 years ago and ending in 1933, people still want to ban alcohol consumption. Last month’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study has led to a flurry of headlines alarming the public that moderate drinking isn’t […]

Study: Heavy Alcohol Consumption Slows Brain Growth In Adolescents

Study: Heavy Alcohol Consumption Slows Brain Growth In Adolescents StudyFinds By John Anderer January 25, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. — Most parents don’t need another reason to discourage their teen from drinking alcohol, but a recent study highlights a serious drawback to heavy drinking habits early in life. According to the research, which involved a group of rhesus […]