New Zealand: ‘The need for a Framework Convention for Alcohol Control’
New Zealand: ‘The need for a Framework Convention for Alcohol Control’ Voxy Contributor: Fuseworks Media October 21, 2019 How an FCAC could help reduce alcohol harm in New Zealand Compared with many low and middle-income countries, NZ (a high-income country) has good alcohol policy in several areas. For example, our random breath testing is good […]
WVU Researcher Studies Alcohol Use in Young People
WVU Researcher Studies Alcohol Use in Young People The Intelligencer October 21, 2019 MORGANTOWN — Research into young people’s drinking habits tends to focus on high school and college students. Middle school students are rarely the subject. Yet they are “at this critical age for substance use initiation,” according to Alfgeir Kristjansson, an associate professor in the […]
When Teen Drinking Becomes a Disorder
When Teen Drinking Becomes a Disorder Why are some adolescents more vulnerable than others to excessive and risky alcohol use? The New York Times By Perri Klass, M.D. October 21, 2019 It’s a pretty safe bet that most of our children, in high school and in college, will be in social situations in which people […]
NV: Survey: Nevada roads good but too many midday fatalities blamed on alcohol
NV: Survey: Nevada roads good but too many midday fatalities blamed on alcohol Nevada Appeal By Carson City October 15, 2019 A statistical survey funded by the insurance industry says Nevada has some of the nation’s best roads and bridges. But the same analytical group says the Silver State also has one of the worst […]
TX: Analyzing Underage Alcohol Charges in Texas
TX: Analyzing Underage Alcohol Charges in Texas Consuming alcohol underage is a dangerous game and it can have severe implications that have long-term impacts on a child’s life. Texas Patch By Lucy Ramsey, Neighbor October 15, 2019 Consuming alcohol underage is a dangerous game. For teens, it may be nothing more than an excuse to […]
Utah: Utah alcohol laws hit the ‘sweet spot’ between consumer demand and health concerns, speaker says
Utah: Utah alcohol laws hit the ‘sweet spot’ between consumer demand and health concerns, speaker says Utah alcohol laws hit the ‘sweet spot’ between consumer demand and health concerns, speaker says Source: https://www.sltrib.com/ By Kathy Stephenson October 20, 2019 Utah’s alcohol laws may seem too strict – at least to many people – when compared […]
Vietnam: Workshop to implement the law for prevention and control of alcohol related harms
Vietnam: Workshop to implement the law for prevention and control of alcohol related harms Vietnam News October 16, 2019 Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến speaks at the workshop to implement the law for prevention and control of alcohol related harms in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải HÀ NỘI — The […]
One generation has a serious drinking problem — but it’s not who you think
One generation has a serious drinking problem — but it’s not who you think Researchers looked at risky drinking patterns and found that 1 in 5 people reported binge drinking over 12 months. Inverse By Tony Rao October 15, 2019 Although enjoying a glass of red wine now and again may be healthy for your heart and gut, […]
Changing the Culture: Drinking Behaviors at Dartmouth
Changing the Culture: Drinking Behaviors at Dartmouth The Dartmouth by Angeline Scarlotta October 16, 2019 College and alcohol are invariably connected: preparing for midterms and preparing for tailgates, finishing your essay and finishing your game of pong, going to class and going out for the night exist in tandem. At Dartmouth — a college jokingly referred […]
U.S. senators target auto tech mandate to block drunk driving
U.S. senators target auto tech mandate to block drunk driving National Post By David Shepardson October 16, 2019 WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would require automakers to install technology to prevent intoxicated drivers from starting a vehicle by the middle of the next decade. For more than 10 […]