TX: New Campaign Urges Young Drivers to ‘Plan While You Can’, Get Sober Ride
TX: New Campaign Urges Young Drivers to ‘Plan While You Can’, Get Sober Ride NBC DFW By Taylor Boser March 4, 2019 A new campaign by the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding college students and young adults to plan a sober ride before the party starts. With Spring Break around the corner, “Plan While You […]
UT: ‘Rougher ride’ expected for 4.8 beer bill in Utah House; committee to decide Wednesday
UT: ‘Rougher ride’ expected for 4.8 beer bill in Utah House; committee to decide Wednesday 2 KUTV By Michael Locklear March 6, 2019 SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah House committee will decide Wednesday morning whether to advance or block the plan to sell stronger, 4.8 beer in grocery and convenience stores. 2News asked the House […]
IA: Iowa Youth Survey: Teen Drinking Decreasing While Vaping, Suicidal Thoughts On The Rise
IA: Iowa Youth Survey: Teen Drinking Decreasing While Vaping, Suicidal Thoughts On The Rise Iowa Public Radio By Katie Peikes March 5, 2019 Iowa teens are drinking less alcohol, their electronic cigarette use is increasing and more youth are having thoughts about suicide, according to the latest Iowa youth health survey which samples middle school and […]
ND: State and reservations looking to share alcohol, tobacco tax revenue
ND: State and reservations looking to share alcohol, tobacco tax revenue KFYR TV By Daniela Hurtado March 5, 2019 BISMARCK, N.D. – A bill discussing a tax agreement between the state and the tribes is in the works. The bill aims to share tax revenue from tobacco and alcohol sales on the reservations. The tax on alcohol […]
Alcohol-mortality associations underestimated in cohort studies
Alcohol-mortality associations underestimated in cohort studies Healio March 5, 2019 Naimi TS, et al. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2019;doi:10.15288/jsad.2019.80.63. Researchers report that the connections between alcohol and mortality established in cohort studies may underestimate negative health consequences of moderate drinking. The study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, showed that many cohort studies […]
North America Ignition Interlock Devices Market is expected to reach US$ 48.8 Mn by 2021
North America Ignition Interlock Devices Market is expected to reach US$ 48.8 Mn by 2021 Digital Day News Rohan March 6, 2019 Persistence Market Research (PMR) announces the release of its latest report titled “North America Market Study on Ignition Interlock Devices: Increasing Incidences of DUI to Catalyze IID Demand in North America ”. According to the report, […]
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, […]