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 […]
Pernod Ricard CEO: Informed consumers will make healthier choices
Pernod Ricard CEO: Informed consumers will make healthier choices EURACTIV.com By Gerardo Fortuna February 4, 2019 “Information is power,” the boss of French spirits maker Pernod Ricard told EU policymakers last week, underlining the fundamental role of consumer education in reducing alcohol abuse, particularly among students. How can young people be encouraged to make healthier choices […]
Drinking Alcohol May Be More Harmful Than Thought for Young Adults
Drinking Alcohol May Be More Harmful Than Thought for Young Adults Source: https://www.livescience.com/ By Rachael Rettner March 1, 2019 Alcohol consumption may be more harmful than thought, particularly for young and middle-age adults, a new study suggests. Although drinking alcohol in moderation is often thought to be good for you, the authors point out that many […]
PA: National Transportation Safety Board releases ‘Most Wanted’ list for reducing traffic deaths
PA: National Transportation Safety Board releases ‘Most Wanted’ list for reducing traffic deaths TribLive By Megan Tomasic February 4, 2019 The National Transportation Safety Board is working to decrease the number of traffic fatalities across the nation by targeting three key factors — speeding, alcohol- and drug-related incidents and distracted driving. The board announced its “Most […]
Ireland: Why would anyone drink non-alcoholic beverages when they cost more than their alcoholic counterparts?
Ireland: Why would anyone drink non-alcoholic beverages when they cost more than their alcoholic counterparts? These beers could be a welcome boost for the pub industry, but the price has got to be looked at for the concept to actually work properly The Irish Sun By Mark Noble February 5, 2019 THEY may not be […]