WA: Sen. Lovick calls for stricter blood-alcohol limit in Washington state
WA: Sen. Lovick calls for stricter blood-alcohol limit in Washington state KIRO News Radio By Gee Scott And Ursula Reutin Show January 3, 2023 Washington state Senator John Lovick is pushing to lower the legally-allotted blood-alcohol limit from 0.08% to 0.05% as part of his 2023 goal to make the state’s roads and streets safer […]
Drinking Habits That Age Your Brain Faster, Say Experts
Drinking Habits That Age Your Brain Faster, Say Experts Eat This, Eat That By Lindsay Tigar December 28, 2022 We only get one brain; anything we can do to fortify our brain’s health is an investment in our longevity. Having an agile mind that can grasp comprehension, retention, focus, and creativity will keep us feeling […]
What Percentage of Americans Drink Alcohol?
What Percentage of Americans Drink Alcohol? Gallup By Lydia Saad December 29, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 and older who say they drink alcohol averaged 63% over the past two years, whereas 36% described themselves as “total abstainers.” The drinking rate ticks up to 65% when narrowed to adults […]
The Critical Community Voice
The Critical Community Voice Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson December 27, 2022 How important is mobilizing the community voices when there is a problem with alcohol? It can be critical! In fact, it is unlikely that change will happen without the public saying there is a problem and we want a solution. A […]
MI: People often don’t think about it, but health consequences of alcohol use can be deadly
MI: People often don’t think about it, but health consequences of alcohol use can be deadly MLive By Danielle Salisbury December 27, 2022 One of the most popular party nights of the year is fast approaching and chances are good adults will be sipping something other than hot chocolate. It happens at any gathering, really, […]
There’s An Easy Strategy to Reduce Alcohol Intake, Scientists Say, And It Works
There’s An Easy Strategy to Reduce Alcohol Intake, Scientists Say, And It Works Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/ December 26, 2022 Researchers have found an effective method of getting people to drink less alcohol: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with imbibing and pair that with counting each and every drink. This particular combo of ‘why […]
MI: Safety, moderation urged when alcohol is part of celebrations
MI: Safety, moderation urged when alcohol is part of celebrations The Daily News December 21, 2022 With holidays coming up soon, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has a few words of caution for those who plan to include alcohol in their celebrations: Do it in moderation and never drink and drive. And make sure minor […]
Why do so many drug and alcohol addicts relapse? The answers are complex
Why do so many drug and alcohol addicts relapse? The answers are complex Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ December 12, 2022 It’s important for patients to know past relapses don’t define you, and ongoing help from professionals and friends is critical to recovery The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing […]
NM: Deaths In NM Due to Drinking Rose Sharply In 2021
NM: Deaths In NM Due to Drinking Rose Sharply In 2021 The Paper By Ted Alcorn/New Mexico In Depth December 12, 2022 More than 2,200 New Mexicans died of alcohol-related causes in 2021, according to new estimates from the Department of Health, capping a decade in which such fatalities nearly doubled and setting a new […]
As Many As 750 People May Not Make It Safely Home for the Holidays
As Many As 750 People May Not Make It Safely Home for the Holidays News Release News Provided by National Safety Council December 15, 2022 Some of the leading causes of traffic fatalities are speeding, distraction and impaired driving WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are times for families […]