Women group launches awareness drive against alcohol consumption in Bastar

Women group launches awareness drive against alcohol consumption in Bastar The Siasat Daily June 16, 2018 BASTAR, India: A group of women in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar has launched a drive to spread awareness against alcohol consumption. The Blue-Gang in Bastar’s Shanti Nagar Ward, is a group of 13 women, keeping a close watch on the drinking […]

Beach, Boating and Booze Add Up to Summer Injuries

Beach, Boating and Booze Add Up to Summer Injuries U.S. News By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter June 16, 2018 SATURDAY, June 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’d better think twice before taking booze to the beach or out on a boat. Alcohol increases the risk of injury and death in and on the water, safety experts […]

Monument Prevention Coalition working to address alcohol issues

Monument Prevention Coalition working to address alcohol issues Star-Herald By Maunette Loeks June 16, 2018 SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska – Monument Prevention Coalition’s efforts to combat underage drinking and excessive alcohol use continue to improve the community. Lanette Richards, director of the coalition, and its members outlined some of its work during its recent meeting Tuesday. Richards […]

AR:  Fayetteville boosts bars’ requirements

AR:  Fayetteville boosts bars’ requirements Arkansas Online By Stacy Ryburn June 18, 2018 FAYETTEVILLE — Anyone who wants to open a bar serving liquor in Fayetteville needs to take eight hours of security training, learn how to spot a fake ID and install surveillance cameras, along with the usual state requirements. What most people think of […]

SB Voices: Rise of low-abv spirits

SB Voices: Rise of low-abv spirits Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Nicola Carruthers 15th June, 2018 As the low- and no-alcohol craze continues its unstoppable rise, Nicola Carruthers looks at the recent products tapping into the trend. Signs of health and wellbeing have dominated the industry with increasing frequency. From all-natural ingredients to low-abv and zero-proof serves, […]

Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK (Excerpt)

Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK (Excerpt) Source: https://news.gallup.com/ by Jeffrey M. Jones June 4, 2018 78% say drinking alcohol is morally acceptable 65% say smoking marijuana is morally acceptable Religiosity is a major factor in determining attitudes Large majorities of Americans believe that using substances like alcohol and marijuana are morally […]

Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol’s Health Effects

Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol’s Health Effects Source: https://www.npr.org/ NELL GREENFIELDBOYCE June 15, 2018 Party’s over for a federal study about the health effects of moderate alcohol consumption. A huge study on the possible health benefits of drinking alcohol will be completely shut down, because its credibility was compromised by frequent […]