Africa: Beware! Sale Of Fake Alcohol On The Rise In City Bars
Africa: Beware! Sale Of Fake Alcohol On The Rise In City Bars Nairobi News By Hilary Kimuyu March 13, 2018 Nairobi revelers have reason to worry at the quality of alcohol being sold in the capital. Details have emerged how racketeers have managed to establish parallel distribution networks in Nairobi for the sale of counterfeit […]
Trends and Patterns of Geographic Variation in Mortality From Substance Use Disorders and Intentional Injuries Among US Counties, 1980-2014 (Excerpt)
Trends and Patterns of Geographic Variation in Mortality From Substance Use Disorders and Intentional Injuries Among US Counties, 1980-2014 (Excerpt) JAMA March 13, 2018 Laura Dwyer-Lindgren, PhD1; Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, MPH1; Rebecca W. Stubbs, MA1; et al Chloe Morozoff, MPH1; Shreya Shirude, MPH1; Jürgen Unützer, MD2; Mohsen Naghavi, MD, PhD1; Ali H. Mokdad, PhD1; Christopher J. L. Murray, MD, DPhil1 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA. 2018;319(10):1013-1023. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.0900 Key Points Question What are the spatial and temporal trends in mortality due to alcohol use disorders, drug use disorders, self-harm, […]
Study shows bias in use of alcohol screening after traumatic brain injury
Study shows bias in use of alcohol screening after traumatic brain injury MedicalXpress By Wolters Kluwer Health March 13, 2018 “Has this patient been drinking?” It’s a critical question for neurosurgical nurses and other professionals when evaluating patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). But some groups of TBI patients are less likely to be screened […]
VA: Boozy bites: Va. bill creates confectionery license for alcohol-infused goodies
VA: Boozy bites: Va. bill creates confectionery license for alcohol-infused goodies CBS Fox 59 WVNS By Evanne Armour March 15, 2018 RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — – We are always hearing about wineries and breweries booming in Virginia. But there’s an offshoot sector that’s been stunted — until now. New legislation will make it easier to eat, […]
Figuring Out How Alcohol Does Its Dirty Work
Figuring Out How Alcohol Does Its Dirty Work UNM Neuroscience Day 2018 Highlights Research Toward a Cure for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Related Genetic Mutations UNM HSC Newsbeat By Kara Leasure Shanley March 15, 2018 When it comes to disrupting brain function, alcohol is an equal opportunity offender, affecting many different neural receptors at once. […]
U.S. Binge Drinkers Have Billions of Alcoholic Drinks Each Year, Says CDC The average binge drinking session: 7 drinks.
U.S. Binge Drinkers Have Billions of Alcoholic Drinks Each Year, Says CDC The average binge drinking session: 7 drinks. Inverse By Yasmin Tayag March 16, 2018 This Saturday, Saint Patrick’s Day revelers around the world will celebrate the Irish icon by crushing about 13 million pints of Guinness. That’s a lot of booze in […]
Turkey Faces Deadly Drinking Challenge
Turkey Faces Deadly Drinking Challenge Why You Should Care? Because moonshine is claiming an unlikely victim. Source: OZY By Stephen Starr March 15, 2018 That it’s only 2 p.m. is of little concern to Abdullah and his buddies in Istanbul’s Okmeydani district. Inside his corner store, plastic cups filled with beer and […]
Can Science Make Alcohol Safer?
Can Science Make Alcohol Safer? The scion of an Indian pharmaceutical giant spent $35 million to make your martini more liver-friendly. But regulators aren’t raising their glasses just yet. Source: WSJ By Heidi Mitchell March 14, 2018 As the son of the founder of Granules India Ltd. , one of the world’s […]
Self-serve dispensing technology encourages exploration in alcoholic drinks – but could also challenge brand loyalty
Self-serve dispensing technology encourages exploration in alcoholic drinks – but could also challenge brand loyalty Source: beveragedaily.com March 15th With self-serve dispensing technology gaining momentum in the market, it is becoming easier for consumers to explore new types of drinks. This presents drinks manufacturers with new opportunities – but could also challenge brand […]
Mexico finds more fake tequila and why the US rarely faces this issue.
Mexico finds more fake tequila and why the US rarely faces this issue. But that could change! Healthy Alcohol Marketplace By Pamela S. Erickson, CEO March 13, 2018 With Spring Break on the horizon it seems like a good time to talk about alcohol product safety. After numerous reports last year of tourists blacking […]