The ‘burden of disease’ in those who recover from addiction
The ‘burden of disease’ in those who recover from addiction Medical News Today By Chiara Townley March 31, 2019 Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio Recent research shows that more than one-third of people who are recovering from addiction continue to experience chronic physical disease. People are familiar with the effects of addiction, but what about the […]
CA: San Diego County Law Enforcement Opposes Increase in Alcohol Sales Hours
CA: San Diego County Law Enforcement Opposes Increase in Alcohol Sales Hours Times of San Diego Posted By Lauren J. Mapp April 1, 2019 Warning that the change would pose serious threats to public health and safety, the San Diego County Police Chiefs’ and Sheriff’s Association announced on Monday its opposition to a state bill that proposes […]
Europe: Government cautions against drinking too much wine, the French raise a glass anyways
Europe: Government cautions against drinking too much wine, the French raise a glass anyways How could it be otherwise in a country where the relationship to wine is so intimate? Where even the most humble corner grocery is certain to have a decent bottle of Bordeaux Vancouver Sun The New York Times April 2, 2019 […]
‘Safe’ teen drinking? Here’s why parents shouldn’t facilitate it.
‘Safe’ teen drinking? Here’s why parents shouldn’t facilitate it. The Washington Post By Elizabeth Heubeck April 1, 2019 Correction: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect title for Helen Witty and gave the incorrect age for when her daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Witty is the national president of MADD, and her […]
Should Airlines Consider Banning Alcohol On Aircraft?
Should Airlines Consider Banning Alcohol On Aircraft? Forbes By Michael Goldstein. Contributor April 1, 2019 Should airlines ban drinking on some flights? Could never happen, you say? April Fool! Not exactly. Drunk and out-of-control passengers are becoming a real problem, groping and assaulting flight attendants, fighting other passengers and air marshals, attempting to open the […]
“Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow”
“Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow” Alcohol Awareness Month – April 2019 Facing Addiction w/NCADD April 1, 2019 One in every 12 adults, or 17.6 million people, suffer from alcohol use disorder or alcohol dependence. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (now Facing Addiction with NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month […]
Opinion: Regulations Help Keep American Alcohol Safe to Drink
Opinion: Regulations Help Keep American Alcohol Safe to Drink Source: NBWA By Craig Purser, NBWA President and CEO April 1, 2019 Recently, the U.S. State Department issued a warning to spring breakers headed to Mexico – beware of tainted, unregulated alcohol. Here in the United States, consumers can have confidence that the alcohol they purchase […]
Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use
Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use Source: https://medicalxpress.com/ by Oregon Health & Science University April 1, 2019 Heavy ethanol intake reduces rate of the white matter growth in NHP brain. A. 3D representation of the cortical white matter in the brain. B. The estimated rate of white matter growth in the control, nonheavy and heavy […]
Saving Wine from the Sober Generation
Saving Wine from the Sober Generation The post-Millennial generation cares more about connectivity than Cabernet. If you thought the Millennials were hard to please, wait until you see what’s coming after them. Source: https://www.wine-searcher.com/ By James Lawrence 29-Mar-2019 On the subject of Generation Z, market analysts and the wine trade are rarely in agreement – a […]
What Influences Consumers’ On-Premise Drink Choices
What Influences Consumers’ On-Premise Drink Choices Source: Wine & Spirits Daily March 29, 2019 The type of on-premise venue impacts the average number of bev alc drinks a consumer has in a single occasion. For instance, consumers drink more at a club or sports bar, at an average of about three drinks, compared to an […]