United Kingdom: Alcohol industry ‘puts pregnant women at risk’, researchers say
United Kingdom: Alcohol industry ‘puts pregnant women at risk’, researchers say Firms and bodies are casting doubt on health advice for expecting women to abstain from drinking The Guardian By Denis Campbell, Health policy editor October 14, 2019 Alcohol firms and bodies they fund are encouraging women to drink in pregnancy – putting their unborn child […]
National Focus on Overdose Prevention Should Include Alcohol Too
National Focus on Overdose Prevention Should Include Alcohol Too Technology Networks October 14, 2019 For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly treat opioid overdoses. But a new study suggests a need for more focus on the risk of alcohol overdoses among people who use opioids of all […]
Gen Z drinkers less likely to order alcohol online than millennials, and more generational alcohol trends from this Drizly survey
Gen Z drinkers less likely to order alcohol online than millennials, and more generational alcohol trends from this Drizly survey Craft Brewing Business By Chris Crowell October 14, 2019 Drizly, a growing alcohol ecommerce platform, conducted some research on how Americans shop for adult beverages, both in-store and online. Surprisingly, it found that the most […]
OH: Ordering ‘angel shot’ at bar is code word for help
OH: Ordering ‘angel shot’ at bar is code word for help The Columbus Dispatch By Megan Henry October 6, 2019 Patrons at several central Ohio bars can order an angel shot, a code signaling that they need a bartender’s help to get out of an unsafe situation. Oddfellows Liquor Bar, Bodega, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, […]
India: Post GST, prohibition could be an expensive experiment for states (opinion)
India: Post GST, prohibition could be an expensive experiment for states (opinion) If any state implements prohibition, it will have to forego the excise revenue from sale of alcoholic beverages Hindustan Times By Roshan Kishore October 7, 2019 Prohibition, or a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages, is a measure listed in the directive […]
United Kingdom: Military spouses or partners in UK face higher risk of depression and binge-drinking
United Kingdom: Military spouses or partners in UK face higher risk of depression and binge-drinking A UK study found binge-drinking in military partners was linked to longer absences of military personnel from home – suggesting poor coping during this time. The Print By Rachael Gribble October 6, 2019 or those in the military, high levels […]
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax cuts cause nearly 2,000 extra deaths in seven years, study finds
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax cuts cause nearly 2,000 extra deaths in seven years, study finds ‘The effects of government duty policy since 2012 will still be seen for many years – estimated to be 9,000 additional deaths by 2032’ Independent By Jane Dalton October 11, 2019 Cuts in alcohol tax have led to nearly 2,000 extra deaths and more […]
Canada: Canada Reportedly Buys More US Booze Than Any Other Country In The World
Canada: Canada Reportedly Buys More US Booze Than Any Other Country In The World Canada is the biggest export market for U.S. spirits – and no we don’t mean ghosts. NARCITY By Lisa Belmonte October 10, 2019 According to an American alcohol council, some Canadians are getting more selective with their alcohol these days. They […]
No level of alcohol consumption is safe during pregnancy
No level of alcohol consumption is safe during pregnancy A study shows that even small levels of consumption can negatively affect infants Consumer Affairs By Kristen Dalli October 10, 2019 Many expectant mothers try to make better choices during pregnancy to ensure that their babies are healthy. While some experts have said that having the occasional alcoholic beverage […]
Why Agencies Need to Tap the Revolutionary Potential of Behavioral Science
Why Agencies Need to Tap the Revolutionary Potential of Behavioral Science Traditional policy tools, such as taxes, subsidies and regulations, are not always very effective in changing social behavior. Government Executive By John Kamensky, Senior Fellow, IBM Center for the Business of Government October 10, 2019 The field of behavioral science has evolved significantly over […]