Doctor explains why drinking Diet Coke will get you drunk faster than regular
Doctor explains why drinking Diet Coke will get you drunk faster than regular If you feel like you get drunk faster with a diet Coke mixer than with regular Coke, you’re not just imagining things. A doctor has explained the science behind it Mirror By Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz, Lifestyle Writer December 14, 2022 Have you ever […]
We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign Amplified Throughout Holiday Season
We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign Amplified Throughout Holiday Season News Release News Provided by Provi December 14, 2022 CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Provi, the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced an amplified effort to promote industry-wide “We Don’t Serve Teens” Campaign to on- and off-premise retailers. The company initiated […]
Over 80% of alcohol product complaints are about appealing to children
Over 80% of alcohol product complaints are about appealing to children The Drinks Business By Eloise Feilden December 15, 2022 Four in five complaints about alcoholic marketing and packaging in 2022 were concerned with their appeal to under-18s, a new report by the UK’s Portman Group has found. The Industry’s Independent Complaints Panel reviewed more […]
Can parents help prevent risky cannabis and alcohol use by college students?
Can parents help prevent risky cannabis and alcohol use by college students? $2.8 million NIH grant to fund study of a parent-based intervention for college-bound students Penn State By Sara P. Brennen December 14, 2022 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cannabis use by college students is on the rise, causing concern among substance-use experts. In 2020, […]
Be wary of post-party feelings: Anxiety a proven symptom of alcohol consumption
Be wary of post-party feelings: Anxiety a proven symptom of alcohol consumption CTV News By Tara De Boer, CTVNews.ca Writer December 14, 2022 A rush of anxiety on a hungover Sunday may be your clue to limit drinking, research says. While alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in social settings, particularly at this festive time of […]
Asia: Cultivating a culture of responsible consumption
Asia: Cultivating a culture of responsible consumption The Edge Markets December 16, 2022 When you drive, never drink. As a responsible brewer, this is Heineken Malaysia Bhd’s message to its consumers. In Malaysia, driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05% or 50mg per 100ml of blood is an offence under Section 45A of […]
Australia: Stricter enforcement of licensed premises is more effective than blanket ‘lock-out’ laws
Australia: Stricter enforcement of licensed premises is more effective than blanket ‘lock-out’ laws UNSW Newsroom December 8, 2022 Research shows public support for monitoring of responsible alcohol service laws and late-night premises. A joint study published by the NSW Bureau of Crimes Statistics and Research(BOCSAR) and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW […]
The Gift of Sober Driving
The Gift of Sober Driving SAMHSA By: CAPT Jennifer Fan, PharmD, J.D., Acting Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention December 8, 2022 During the holiday season, many of us look forward to get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, holidays can also be a dangerous time for alcohol- and drug-related traffic incidents. SAMHSA is […]
Understanding the risk of dementia and alcohol consumption
Understanding the risk of dementia and alcohol consumption Medical Xpress By Heidi Douglass, CHeBA December 5, 2022 A recent study led by Dr. Louise Mewton at UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has reignited the debate about whether low levels of drinking could be positive for health. The review, published in Addiction, has shown […]
Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk
Planning a Holiday Party to Reduce Legal Risk JDSupra Written by David Dubberly, Nexsen Pruet, PLLC December 2, 2022 Holiday parties can be a fun way to show appreciation to employees for dedication and hard work. But they can also expose employers to liability for bad behavior resulting from alcohol consumption, including claims of sexual […]