Scotland: Poorest ‘suffer most’ from easy local access to alcohol
Scotland: Poorest ‘suffer most’ from easy local access to alcohol BBC News March 21, 2018 Scotland’s poorest people suffer most from having easy access to alcohol in their area, a new study has suggested. Researchers at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities found those on the lowest incomes were more likely to drink too much if availability […]
Young People Believe Alcohol Will Kill You Faster Than Marijuana
Young People Believe Alcohol Will Kill You Faster Than Marijuana So why do social functions continue to encourage one over the other? The Fresh Toast By Brendan Bures March 22, 2018 In our age of wellness and enrichment, people still like to have fun, but they want to monitor what they put into their bodies. A […]
Drink up: the real reason wine glasses keep getting bigger
Drink up: the real reason wine glasses keep getting bigger Source: FT Polly Russell yesterday March 22, 2018 Wine glasses, like wines, go in and out of fashion. But whether you prefer the newest trend in stemless tumblers or the voluminous style of the 1990s, one thing has marked their evolution. Over time, […]
Australia: Woolworths threatens to can new bottle shops over alcohol reforms
Australia: Woolworths threatens to can new bottle shops over alcohol reforms The West Australian By Dylan Caporn March 21, 2018 Woolworths’ liquor retail arm Endeavour Drinks Group runs Dan Murphy’s and BWS outlets.Picture: WA News One of Australia’s biggest retailers has threatened to shelve $85 million of investment in new liquor stores in WA if the […]
Alcohol regulatory system vital
Alcohol regulatory system vital Batesville Herald Tribune By Jim Purucker, Contributing Writer March 21, 2018 Many Hoosiers are celebrating their kids’ spring breaks right now. Others are counting down the days until their breaks begin. It’s an age-old tradition to travel during this time of the year. But in 2018, as families and college students […]
Why The Healthcare Industry Should Pay Particular Attention To Drug And Alcohol Issues In The Workplace
Why The Healthcare Industry Should Pay Particular Attention To Drug And Alcohol Issues In The Workplace JDSupra Written by Jackson Lewis, P.C. March 21, 2018 While all employers struggle with navigating the ever-changing landscape of drug and alcohol issues in the workplace, healthcare employers should pay particularly close attention. According to the annual Quest Diagnostics Drug […]
Louisiana: Bill would allow younger adults to drink after earning certificate
Louisiana: Bill would allow younger adults to drink after earning certificate Source: https://www.theadvertiser.com/ Ryan Noonan and Kaylee Poche March 20, 2018 For decades, sneaking into bars with fake IDs has been a right of passage for college students in Louisiana. But if Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, has his way, they may no […]
Tennessee: Tennessee lawmakers to DUI offenders: No alcohol sales to you
Tennessee: Tennessee lawmakers to DUI offenders: No alcohol sales to you A bill that would allow judges to prohibit those convicted of driving under the influence from purchasing alcohol advanced in the House on Wednesday. Source: http://www.wbir.com/ Jordan Buie March 21, 2018 Tennessee lawmakers want to prohibit DUI offenders from buying alcohol. […]
Texas: Big-box stores could start selling liquor soon
Texas: Big-box stores could start selling liquor soon Source: https://www.chron.com/ By Joshua Fechter March 21, 2018 Texas shoppers could soon buy a handle of whiskey or vodka at Walmart and other publicly traded big-box retailers if a opposing group doesn’t successfully appeal a federal judge’s ruling. Under state law, publicly owned retailers […]
Rabobank: Awaking the ‘sleeping giant’ of online alcohol sales
Rabobank: Awaking the ‘sleeping giant’ of online alcohol sales Source: beveragedaily.com March 21st “The penetration of online grocery is 13 years behind the rest of retail,” Rabobank analyst Bourcard Nesin said. “The channel’s relative irrelevance will not last long. We firmly believe that it will develop into the most important driver of […]