NCSLA presents “Regulation Matters”
NCSLA presents “Regulation Matters” News Release NCSLA March 5, 2019 The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, Incorporated (NCSLA) will assemble June 16-19th in Louisville, Kentucky for its 2019 annual meeting and conference. Serving as conference host is the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “We are excited to welcome alcohol regulators and industry leaders from […]
UW fraternities ban hard alcohol ahead of nationwide ban
UW fraternities ban hard alcohol ahead of nationwide ban Source: https://www.kiro7.com/ By: Deedee Sun Mar 5, 2019 There will be spirited partying at the University of Washington — without spirits. Fraternaties at the UW have banned hard liquor with more than 15 percent alcohol on campus properties. “It’s definitely going to be a radically different change,” said […]
Is It More Difficult for Women to Quit Drinking Alcohol? (Excerpt)
Is It More Difficult for Women to Quit Drinking Alcohol? (Excerpt) All the societal pressures that make going sober while female a challenge Source: https://thebolditalic.com/ Ginny Hogan Mar 6 Being a woman is hard. I know, I’m probably the first person to ever say that. While I could delve into all the reasons for this fact, […]
AK: Alaska Celebrates Sobriety Awareness Month
AK: Alaska Celebrates Sobriety Awareness Month the fix By Lindsey Weedston March 4, 2019 The state will play host to a variety of sobriety-inspired events, wrapping up with a “nationally touring sober pop-up event” on March 30. This March, more Alaskans than ever will celebrate Sobriety Awareness Month. This tradition began with the Alaska Native Sobriety Movement, […]
NIH study of brain energy patterns provides new insights into alcohol effects
NIH study of brain energy patterns provides new insights into alcohol effects News Release National Institutes of Health March 4, 2019 Assessing the patterns of energy use and neuronal activity simultaneously in the human brain improves our understanding of how alcohol affects the brain, according to new research by scientists at the National Institutes of […]
U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began
U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began Source: USA Today Jayne O’Donnell March 5, 2019 A study shows that more Americans are dying from drug and alcohol abuse and suicides than at any point in roughly the past 20 years. The number of deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide […]
Australia: ‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines
Australia: ‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines The Sydney Morning Herald By Gary Nunn March 5, 2019 Red wine is Pippa Williams’ favourite way to relax. The 39 year-old from Melbourne often has a glass or two after work. She’s aware, but skeptical, of advice suggesting this amount of red wine is […]
Should legal blood-alcohol content level be lowered in name of safety?
Should legal blood-alcohol content level be lowered in name of safety? Norwalk Reflector March 3, 2019 In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death. With 29 Americans losing their lives to alcohol-related driving incidents daily, alcohol consumption is the single greatest contributing factor. A heated public debate has […]
‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines
‘No safe level’: what we’re getting wrong with alcohol guidelines Source: https://www.smh.com.au/ By Gary Nunn March 5, 2019 Red wine is Pippa Williams’ favourite way to relax. The 39 year-old from Melbourne often has a glass or two after work. She’s aware, but sceptical, of advice suggesting this amount of red wine is good for her […]
Canada: Experts welcome Manitoba court for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Canada: Experts welcome Manitoba court for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder The Globe and Mail By Kelly Geraldine Malone Winnipeg The Canadian Press February 3, 2019 Lawyers and judges say a new court set to open in Manitoba specifically for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder could be a game changer. “If you have […]