State alcohol policies may affect aggression- and driving-related harms from someone else’s drinking

State alcohol policies may affect aggression- and driving-related harms from someone else’s drinking News Release Source:  Wiley June 5, 2019 New research suggests that state alcohol policies may be effective in reducing aggression-related and driving-related harms due to other drinkers, mainly in younger adults. The Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research study looked at each U.S. state’s Alcohol […]

Worldwide alcohol consumption declines by -1.6% in 2018 (beer continued to lose volume)

Worldwide alcohol consumption declines by -1.6% in 2018 (beer continued to lose volume) Craft Brewing Business June 3, 2019 “Over the last 40 years, IWSR has built up the world’s largest database on the beverage alcohol market. It claims to understand the market, category and brand performances of products in 157 countries across the world using local […]

Early farmers liked alcohol so much they invented two ways to brew it

Early farmers liked alcohol so much they invented two ways to brew it New Scientist By Colin Barras June 3, 2019 Was it the lure of beer that encouraged prehistoric humans to begin farming? Archaeological evidence from China suggests it might have been as the region’s first farmers had worked out how to turn millet and […]

8 tips on how to cover drinking responsibly

8 tips on how to cover drinking responsibly Journalist’s Resource By Chloe Reichel June 3, 2019 Each year, around 88,000 people in the United States die from alcohol-related causes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is higher than the number of deaths caused by overdoses from all other drugs, combined. Alcohol consumption has […]

Fewer Americans are drinking alcohol-so bars and brewers are adapting

Fewer Americans are drinking alcohol-so bars and brewers are adapting Source: https://www.cnbc.com/ JUN 1 2019 KEY POINTS Alcohol consumption across the globe fell 1.6% in 2018, according to data from IWSR. As alcohol consumption declines, low- and non-alcoholic drinks offer an opportunity to appeal to consumers who don’t want to drink as much. In the U.S., […]

SEC to allow sale of beer, wine at sporting events

SEC to allow sale of beer, wine at sporting events WCLU Radio By Brennan Crain June 2, 2019 SEC to allow sale of beer, wine at sporting events DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at […]

To beer, or not to beer? Colleges weigh pros, cons of OK’ing alcohol sales

To beer, or not to beer? Colleges weigh pros, cons of OK’ing alcohol sales SKYT By Garrett Wymer June 2, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) A big change could be coming to University of Kentucky sporting events after the Southeastern Conference this week changed its alcohol sales policy. Before the change, the SEC’s 14 schools were not allowed […]

PA:  Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Releases Biennial Report on Trends, Strategies to Address Underage and Dangerous Drinking

PA:  Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Releases Biennial Report on Trends, Strategies to Address Underage and Dangerous Drinking News Release PLCB May 30, 2019 Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today released its biennial Report on Underage and High-Risk Drinking, which details current trends and rates of consumption for underage and college students and outlines […]

NV:  Bills Aims To Increase Sobriety, Awaits Governor’s Signature

NV:  Bills Aims To Increase Sobriety, Awaits Governor’s Signature A bill that would enact a program to get people sober is close to becoming law. KTVN News 2 By Paul Nelson  May 30, 2019 Last week, the Nevada Senate unanimously passed AB316, a bill sponsored by Assem. Jill Tolles of Reno. If Governor Sisolak signs it […]

NV:  Bills Aims To Increase Sobriety, Awaits Governor’s Signature

NV:  Bills Aims To Increase Sobriety, Awaits Governor’s Signature A bill that would enact a program to get people sober is close to becoming law. KTVN News 2 By Paul Nelson  May 30, 2019 Last week, the Nevada Senate unanimously passed AB316, a bill sponsored by Assem. Jill Tolles of Reno. If Governor Sisolak signs it […]