Africa: High-density of alcohol outlets and advertising affect youth drinking
Africa: High-density of alcohol outlets and advertising affect youth drinking Medical Xpress by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health June 12, 2019 Alcohol use among Tanzanian youth is rising and the high density of alcohol selling outlets and alcohol advertisements coupled with low enforcement of minimum drinking age laws are likely facilitating this uptick, according […]
Cheaper supersized ‘alcopops’ a serious risk for underage drinkers
Cheaper supersized ‘alcopops’ a serious risk for underage drinkers News Medical and Life Sciences By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD June 12 2019 Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn. The latest study by George Mason […]
Research evaluates prenatal care providers’ understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices
Research evaluates prenatal care providers’ understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) June 13 2019 There is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus. Repeat: there is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during […]
Massachusetts Alcohol Responsibility Program launched in Waltham:
Massachusetts Alcohol Responsibility Program launched in Waltham: “A new paradigm for safe and responsible alcohol sales and service” RRForum June 13, 2019 Waltham, Massachusetts – The Responsible Retailing Forum (RRForum) has launched the Massachusetts Alcohol Responsibility Program (MA ARP) in the City of Waltham. The MA ARP is a public-private partnership between the RRForum, Massachusetts cities and towns, and alcohol beverage […]
Alcohol’s role in the relationship between Sweden and Norway
Alcohol’s role in the relationship between Sweden and Norway Science Nordic By Nancy Bazilchuk (based on an article by Bård Amundsen) June 14, 2019 Neighbouring countries often have interesting relationships— think France and Germany, or the USA and Canada. Norway and Sweden are no exception — especially when it comes to alcohol. Norwegians and Swedes […]
UConn’s Alcohol Research Center Continues Unprecedented Run (excerpt)
UConn’s Alcohol Research Center Continues Unprecedented Run (excerpt) UConn Today By Christopher DeFrancesco ’95 (CLAS) – UConn Health June 13, 2019 Despite increasing competition for federal research dollars, the Alcohol Research Center (ARC) at UConn Health endures well into its fifth decade with an unprecedented continuation of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A five-year, $7.5 million […]
Monster Energy Is Expanding With Alcohol And Cannabis Drinks
Monster Energy Is Expanding With Alcohol And Cannabis Drinks Four Loko, is that you? delish by Megan Schaltegger June 12, 2019 Energy drinks are kinda scary, what with the insane amounts of sugar, caffeine, and, um, side effects. So forgive me if I’m a little skeptical about Monster Beverage’s latest endeavor. According to the Wall Street Journal, company execs […]
Authorities eyeing bootleg liquor as potential cause of DR tourist deaths
Authorities eyeing bootleg liquor as potential cause of DR tourist deaths Source: https://nypost.com/ By Larry Celona and Ebony Bowden June 13, 2019 Cops are investigating whether at least seven tourists who mysteriously died in the Dominican Republic were poisoned by counterfeit booze, The Post has learned. Officials want to know who supplied the alcoholic beverages the […]
Prohibition worked better than you think
Prohibition worked better than you think America’s anti-alcohol experiment cut down on drinking and drinking-related deaths – and it may have reduced crime and violence overall. Source: https://www.vox.com/ By German Lopez Jun 13, 2019 Carry Nation burst into a Kansas bar one morning in February 1901. Six feet tall and dressed in black and white, […]
U.S. death rates from suicides, alcohol and drug overdoses reach all-time high
U.S. death rates from suicides, alcohol and drug overdoses reach all-time high West Virginia and Ohio far outpace other states in drug overdose death rates. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/ By Erika Edwards June 12, 2019 Rates of deaths from suicides, drug overdoses and alcohol have reached an all-time high in the United States, but some states have been […]