VA: New vehicle alcohol detection technology showcased at highway safety summit
VA: New vehicle alcohol detection technology showcased at highway safety summit Virginia First By Brooke Williams May 22, 2019 The Driven to Protect Initiative and Virginia DMV presented new alcohol detection technology at Wednesday’s highway safety summit. The technology has the capability of sensing someone’s alcohol level simply by inspecting the air in the car. The […]
Unhappy Hour: The Emerging Burden of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Unhappy Hour: The Emerging Burden of Alcoholic Liver Disease Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News By Brian C. Davis, MD & Jasmohan S. Bajaj, MD May 23, 2019 Alcohol use is deeply ingrained in American culture. More adults in this country report drinking regularly than say they voted in the last election, own a pet, or attend […]
New Economic Report: Beer Industry Creates 2 Million Jobs, Contributes $328 Billion to U.S. Economy
New Economic Report: Beer Industry Creates 2 Million Jobs, Contributes $328 Billion to U.S. Economy News Release NBWA May 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association released their Beer Serves America economic report on the nation’s beer industry just ahead of Memorial Day, which marks one of the top beer selling holidays […]
MADD: Keep Memorial Day Weekend Safe; Designate a Non-drinking Driver
MADD: Keep Memorial Day Weekend Safe; Designate a Non-drinking Driver PR Newswire Yahoo! Finance May 22, 2019 37% of Traffic Deaths Are Alcohol-Related During 3-day Weekend WASHINGTON, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to designate a non-drinking driver if their Memorial Day weekend plans include alcohol. Drunk driving is completely preventable, yet […]
Tip to be fit: Knowing the dangers of tossing back one too many drinks
Tip to be fit: Knowing the dangers of tossing back one too many drinks The Philly Tribune By Vince Faust May 20, 2019 Everyday we get a new study on what drinking alcohol does to our body. One day it’s OK. The next week it’s not. What’s normal? What’s too much? Does age play a […]
Liquor Companies See the Benefits of Sobriety
Liquor Companies See the Benefits of Sobriety Strong demand for alcohol-free drinks is a promising trend for booze companies Source: WSJ By Carol Ryan May 21, 2019 It’s early days, but alcohol-free liquor seems to be on its way in. Counter-intuitively, big liquor companies should reap the rewards. Sales of traditionally alcoholic beverages with no […]
Alcohol addiction a constant struggle for millions of Americans
Alcohol addiction a constant struggle for millions of Americans Source: https://fox59.com/ MAY 20, 2019 Alcohol abuse is something that millions of Americans struggle with, and it’s an ongoing battle that continues into recovery. “I would never say that the disease of addiction gets easier, it never does,” Al Unser Jr. told members of the media as […]
Pin Project Helps Servers Tell People They’re Abstaining From Alcohol
Pin Project Helps Servers Tell People They’re Abstaining From Alcohol The Fix By Kelly Burch May 14, 2019 The pin initiative allows servers to nonverbally communicate to coworkers and patrons that they won’t be drinking during a shift. For people working behind a bar, drinking during a shift can be a way to socialize with colleagues, keep […]
Here’s What Happens To Your Body When You Drink In The Heat
Here’s What Happens To Your Body When You Drink In The Heat Sure, alcohol is delightful in sunny weather. But it can have consequences if you’re not careful. Huffington Post By Colleen Travers May 15, 2019 Anyone else eagerly anticipating the warmer seasons? The days are longer and sunnier; you’re able to spend more time […]
Korea: Gov’t slammed for flip-flopping on alcohol taxes
Korea: Gov’t slammed for flip-flopping on alcohol taxes The Korea Times By Lee Kyung-min May 20, 2019 The government is facing criticism for flip-flopping on its stance on the liquor tax causing strong protests from local breweries. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said recently that it is considering scrapping plans to set up a […]