Hunting the Brain Circuits Behind Alcohol Cravings
Hunting the Brain Circuits Behind Alcohol Cravings Technology Networks Original Press Release from Scrips Research March 19, 2019 Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats—with the flip of a switch. The researchers were able to use lasers to temporarily inactivate a specific neuronal population, reversing […]
The French must drink less wine, say health officials
The French must drink less wine, say health officials Health agency advises no more than two glasses a day to cut down alcohol-related disease risk Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Kim Willsher in Paris 27 Mar 2019 “Quoi, just two glasses?” asked the headline on the English page of the rolling news station France 24. It was the incredulous […]
Teen mindset determines alcohol, tobacco risk
Teen mindset determines alcohol, tobacco risk Young people who believe they have little control over their lives are more likely to smoke and drink. Andrew Masterson reports. Not so sweet 16. Feeling at the mercy of circumstance correlates strongly with the risk of taking up smoking. Source: https://cosmosmagazine.com/ March 28, 2019 Teens who believe that life […]
America has a drunk shopping habit
America has a drunk shopping habit Source: CSA MARIANNE WILSON March 18, 2019 The amount spent on “spontaneous drunk purchases” is soaring in the United States. According to personal finance web site Finder.com, Americans spent $39.4 billion on drunk purchases in the past 12 months, up from last year’s $30.43 billion. More than a quarter […]
Should alcohol be banned on flights?
Should alcohol be banned on flights? The government is reviewing airport licensing laws. But after another drunken brawl on a plane, should passengers be breathalysed before boarding – or even forbidden from boozing? Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Stephen Moss 18 Mar 2019 Since commercial airlines took to the air, drinking and flying have tended to go hand in […]
Session Summaries: NABCA 26th Annual Legal Symposium
Session Summaries: NABCA 26th Annual Legal Symposium NABCA March 19, 2019 Three robust sessions concluded the Legal Symposium. To follow are summaries of the final day. Private Labels Pamela Erickson, president & CEO of Public Action Management, moderated the first morning session. She described a report that her organization published in 2015 about private labels and […]
NC: North Carolina lawmakers seek to allow alcohol sales at college sporting events
NC: North Carolina lawmakers seek to allow alcohol sales at college sporting events News Channel 12 WCTI By Jason O. Boyd and WTVD March 19, 2019 RALEIGH — A Wayne County representative is one of two who helped introduce a bill that would make selling beer and wine at college athletic events. N.C. House Majority Leader John […]
U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes for mandatory interlocks to prevent drunk driving
U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes for mandatory interlocks to prevent drunk driving Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/ Keith Laing March 14, 2019 U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell pushed Thursday for Congress to approve legislation that would require cars to be equipped with technology that would prevent them from being operated if the driver is intoxicated. Speaking at a House Energy and […]
WV: Liquor law could bring $1 million in new revenue, group says
WV: Liquor law could bring $1 million in new revenue, group says WV News By Jake Jarvis, Staff Writer March 24, 2019 CHARLESTON — Lawmakers recently took another step to expand how often and where West Virginia residents can buy liquor at retail stores. The past several legislative sessions have seen senators and delegates approving […]
Lowering alcohol standard won’t make us safer, but it will ensnare casual drinkers
Lowering alcohol standard won’t make us safer, but it will ensnare casual drinkers Source: https://www.ocregister.com/ By THE EDITORIAL BOARD March 22, 2019 We like to say that the Nanny State isn’t a destination as much as a journey. In other words, politicians who promote laws to protect people from themselves might not have a particular end […]