Asia: S.Korea’s drunk driving fatalities post double-fall on tougher punishment
Asia: S.Korea’s drunk driving fatalities post double-fall on tougher punishment Xinhua Editor: xuxin August 27, 2019 SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s drunk driving fatalities posted a double-digit fall for the past two months on tougher punishment over driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), police data showed Tuesday. The number of deaths from […]
Canada: Immediate consequences to an impaired driving stop
Canada: Immediate consequences to an impaired driving stop Impaired driving trouble starts right on the roadside Pipestone Flyer August 26, 2019 If stop by police for suspected impaired driving some consequences could be immediate. Immediate Roadside Suspension Program Federal limits for alcohol : In all Canadian provinces, the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for […]
WA: Half our fatalities involve alcohol or drugs — so, what is Washington’s DUI culture?
WA: Half our fatalities involve alcohol or drugs — so, what is Washington’s DUI culture? The Bellingham Herald By Doug Dahl August 19, 2019 Many times I’ve referenced data showing that more than half of all traffic fatalities in Washington state involve an impaired driver. When stated without more context, it’s easy to reach a […]
Ireland: Call for 15% cut in alcohol excise rate to help reduce pub closures
Ireland: Call for 15% cut in alcohol excise rate to help reduce pub closures New figures show nearly 20% of rural pubs have shut up shop since 2005 The Irish Times By Charlie Taylor August 21, 2019 A lobby group for the drinks industry in Ireland has called on the Government to reduce excise duties […]
NC: Looser liquor laws let you buy more than 1 beer, even in dry counties
NC: Looser liquor laws let you buy more than 1 beer, even in dry counties Citizen Times By Mackensy Lunsford August 21, 2019 If the ability to buy multiple drinks at once and hang out with your dog at the bar appeals to you, your dream is about to come true. On Sept. 1, North Carolina’s ABC Regulatory Reform […]
NV: ‘Sober Curious’ movement continues to gain steam in Las Vegas, other cities
NV: ‘Sober Curious’ movement continues to gain steam in Las Vegas, other cities 8 News Now by Carolyn Williams August 21, 2019 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Thousands are jumping on-board a movement that’s gaining steam, especially in hospitality-driven cities, across the nation. ‘Sober Curious’ is described by Ruby Warrington, British journalist and author of “Sober […]
Millennials are shunning beer because they say it makes them ‘fat’
Millennials are shunning beer because they say it makes them ‘fat’ Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Kate Taylor August 24, 2019 Almost a third of millennials say they’re cutting back on alcohol, up from the 21% who said they were drinking less alcohol in 2018, according to a survey by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Beer is being hit […]
Florida Bars Hit With $31M Verdict For Drunken Hit-And-Run
Florida Bars Hit With $31M Verdict For Drunken Hit-And-Run Source: Law360 By Daniel Siegal August 23, 2019 A Florida jury on Friday hit a pair of Tallahassee bars with a $30.8 million verdict, finding that their willful serving of alcohol to underage patrons was the cause of a hit-and-run accident that left a woman with […]
Alcohol really is no excuse for bad behavior: Research reveals you’re still the same person after a drink
Alcohol really is no excuse for bad behavior: Research reveals you’re still the same person after a drink Researchers attempt to paint a clearer picture of how drinking alcohol, empathy, and moral behavior are related Source: https://www.rappler.com/ Kathryn Francis, University of Bradford August 24, 2019 Many of us know that feeling of waking up, headache […]
Online courses aim to educate UMD students about alcohol, sexual assault and more
Online courses aim to educate UMD students about alcohol, sexual assault and more New freshmen and transfer students must complete each module before the school year starts, while all students must complete sexual assault prevention training. Duluth News Tribune Written By: Adelie Bergstrom August 21, 2019 With the start of the fall semester fast approaching, a […]