OPPORTUNIST ALLIGATOR RAIDS FLORIDA HOME’S WINE CABINET
OPPORTUNIST ALLIGATOR RAIDS FLORIDA HOME’S WINE CABINET Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 3rd June, 2019 An opportunist alligator with a thirst for red broke into a Florida home last Friday, headed straight for the kitchen and raided the wine cabinet. As reported by Fox News, the incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning when […]
People are sick of drinking. Investors are betting on the ‘sober curious’
People are sick of drinking. Investors are betting on the ‘sober curious’ Source: https://www.cnn.com/ By Sara Ashley O’Brien June 8, 2019 Getaway in Brooklyn was comfortably full for a Saturday night, when I came in to try my first “shrub” – an acidic beverage made from vinegar, fruit, sugar, club soda and zero alcohol. I […]
Mexico tariffs: Cost to beer drinkers could be almost $1 billion
Mexico tariffs: Cost to beer drinkers could be almost $1 billion Source: https://www.azcentral.com/ Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic June 6, 2019 Beer-industry officials are foaming about the possibility of new tariffs on imports of Mexican-made brew that would add another layer of cost to a product that’s already heavily taxed. Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the […]
Alcohol is now being marketed as a ‘wellness’ drink (Additional Coverage)
Alcohol is now being marketed as a ‘wellness’ drink (Additional Coverage) Source: https://nypost.com/ By Hannah Sparks June 6, 2019 Young adults today are imbibing less than previous generations, and many have kicked the habit altogether, preferring to make sobriety the hip choice. At the same time, health-conscious millennials are spending more money at the gym, even […]
TN: Tennessee moonshine maker concocts high-proof liquor, battles consumer demand
TN: Tennessee moonshine maker concocts high-proof liquor, battles consumer demand Fox Business By Julia Limitone June 6, 2019 Moonshining is the process of making illegal alcohol. During Prohibition distillers concocted the high-proof spirit in secret to escape the ban and taxes. However now it’s legal and has become a big business for one Tennessee distillery whose roots […]
Canada: Local Board of Health opposes province’s increased access to alcohol
Canada: Local Board of Health opposes province’s increased access to alcohol County Live June 6, 2019 The Hastings Prince Edward board of health is asking the provincial government to reconsider policies that increase access to alcohol. “The evidence is clear,” states a letter to be sent to Premier Doug Ford. The board approved sending the […]
Australia: Australian teachers turn to alcohol to cope with the stress of the job
Australia: Australian teachers turn to alcohol to cope with the stress of the job Naughty students and “pushy” parents are forcing Australian teachers to develop alarming habits in a desperate bid to ease the pressure. News.com.au By Rhian Deutrom June 7, 2019 Aussie teachers are being driven to drink after a Queensland study found their […]
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun News Release National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism June 6, 2019 BETHESDA, Md., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some people, a day at the beach, on the boat, or at a backyard […]
Healthier College Students Through Texting (blog)
Healthier College Students Through Texting (blog) New studies show how texts could help students reduce smoking and more. Psychology Today By Ross E O’Hara, Ph.D. June 6, 2019 Colleges nationwide are using text messaging to communicate with and motivate their students in all sorts of ways. Going beyond alerts about campus closures, colleges are reminding […]
Underage Drinking: A Rite or Wrong?
Underage Drinking: A Rite or Wrong? Emissourian.com By Isabella Volmert, Intern Staff Writer June 6, 2019 MISSOURI – As summer begins, so does an increase time of danger for teens on the roads. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 Deadliest Days.” According to Triple AAA Northeast, in 2016, […]