The Public Supports Current Alcohol Regulation
The Public Supports Current Alcohol Regulation Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson April 18, 2023 A poll taken in February 2023 showed that the public is highly supportive of alcohol regulation. The Center for Alcohol Policy has sponsored this poll every other year since 2008. The results are very consistent over time indicating that […]
Education and peer support cut binge-drinking by National Guard members in half, study shows
Education and peer support cut binge-drinking by National Guard members in half, study shows Medical Xpress By University of Michigan April 12, 2023 A new study shows promise for reducing risky drinking among Army National Guard members over the long term, potentially improving their health and readiness to serve. The number of days each month […]
Global spending on alcohol drops
Global spending on alcohol drops The Spirits Business By Alice Brooker April 13, 2023 New research has found alcohol spending is falling in many markets, yet spirits consumption was consistent with whisky coming out on top. Global beverage alcohol data and insights specialist IWSR Drinks Market Analysis tracked 17 key markets, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, […]
Research reveals link between alcohol and poorer visual perspective taking
Research reveals link between alcohol and poorer visual perspective taking PsyPost By Eric W. Dolan April 12, 2023 Being in the presence of alcohol beverages may make it harder to take another’s perspective and heavier alcohol consumption may be linked to difficulties with visual perspective taking, according to new research published in Drug and Alcohol […]
United Kingdom: More than 1,500 years of life lost due to alcohol-related deaths in Portsmouth
United Kingdom: More than 1,500 years of life lost due to alcohol-related deaths in Portsmouth More than 1,500 years of life were lost due to alcohol-related deaths in Portsmouth in 2020, new figures suggest. The News By Simon Carter April 10, 2023 More than 1,500 years of life were lost due to alcohol-related deaths in […]
Advocates Focus on Rural Drinking During Alcohol Awareness Month
Advocates Focus on Rural Drinking During Alcohol Awareness Month Public News Service By Mark Moran, Producer-Editor April 10, 2023 IOWA – Substance-abuse prevention advocates are educating people about the dangers of underage drinking during this, Alcohol Awareness Month. In Iowa, that means a heavy emphasis on rural areas, where alcohol consumption is higher than it […]
What Is a Sin Tax? Definition, History & Examples
What Is a Sin Tax? Definition, History & Examples The Henry Herald TheStreet Staff April 6, 2023 What Is a Sin Tax? A sin tax describes a type of tax levied on a good, service, or activity that is viewed as harmful to people’s health and wellbeing. It can also be referred to as a […]
Responsibility.org Executive Director Labels NHTSA 2021 Traffic Data Showing Rise in Drunk Driving Fatalities ‘A Blaring Wake-Up Call,” Issues Urgent Call-To-Action
Responsibility.org Executive Director Labels NHTSA 2021 Traffic Data Showing Rise in Drunk Driving Fatalities ‘A Blaring Wake-Up Call,” Issues Urgent Call-To-Action Source: Responsibility.org April 4, 2023 Responsibility.org today issued the below statement and call-to-action from Executive Director Leslie Kimball in response to a report released on Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, titled, […]
A Little Alcohol Won’t Kill You or Make You Stronger
A Little Alcohol Won’t Kill You or Make You Stronger People who drink a little don’t die sooner than people who never drank, study shows A new study published on Friday joins a body of evidence that shows alcohol does more harm than good. Source: https://www.wsj.com/ April 2, 2023 First, the good news: A nip […]
Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses JAMA Network Authors: Jinhui Zhao, PhD1; Tim Stockwell, PhD1; Tim Naimi, MD1; et al Sam Churchill, MSc1; James Clay, MSc2; Adam Sherk, PhD1 March 31, 2023 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e236185. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6185 Key Points Question What is […]