Despite some progress, binge drinking still a top concern at NDSU
Despite some progress, binge drinking still a top concern at NDSU WDAY By Patrick Springer December 31, 2017 FARGO — North Dakota State University has made some inroads in curbing alcohol abuse among its student body in the decade since a group began fostering a healthy culture, but binge drinking remains a stubborn problem. University administrators […]
Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight
Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight Source: https://qz.com/ Dan Kopf December 29, 2017 New Year’s Eve is upon us. It’s a night when many drinkers will make poor decisions. A Quartz data analysis suggests a lot of that bad judgment will involve tequila. Quartz obtained the records of […]
China’s drinking habits are changing, and that’s a big opportunity for beverage makers
China’s drinking habits are changing, and that’s a big opportunity for beverage makers Chinese consumers are drinking pricier, more elusive alcoholic beverages Craft beer is popular in well-developed, urban cities Kweichow Moutai, a high-end brand for a potent traditional liquor, surpassed Johnnie Walker-maker Diageo in value Source: CNBC Huileng Tan 28 Dec 2017 […]
America, Can We Talk About Your Drinking?
America, Can We Talk About Your Drinking? More people are consuming alcohol in risky ways. That’s not a good trend. Source; New York Times By GABRIELLE GLASER DEC. 29, 2017 After a season of indulgence, many Americans resolve to drink less in the new year. It’s a common pledge – many of […]
Does Drinking Alcohol Actually Kill Off Your Sore Throat Germs? Science Explains
Does Drinking Alcohol Actually Kill Off Your Sore Throat Germs? Science Explains Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/ VINCENT HO, THE CONVERSATION 25 DEC 2017 Alcohol is a well-known disinfectant and some have speculated it may be useful for treating gut infections. Could alcohol be a useful agent to treat tummy bugs and throat infections? Wine has […]
MD: When Baltimoreans had Rx for whiskey
MD: When Baltimoreans had Rx for whiskey The Baltimore Sun By Christina Tkacik, Contact Reporter December 28, 2017 As medical marijuana dispensaries make their first appearance in the state, it’s worth remembering a time when prescription alcohol flowed in the cups of Marylanders. The Prohibition years from 1920-1933 saw a glut of doctor-prescribed alcohol across the United […]
SD: Beer stores near American Indian reservation fight tax bill
SD: Beer stores near American Indian reservation fight tax bill ABC News By The Associated Press December 28, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. – The owners of four now-closed stores that sold millions of cans of beer next to an American Indian reservation where alcohol is banned are fighting a steep Nebraska tax bill. An audit by the Nebraska Department […]
Canada: Liquor industry calls halt to cancer warning labels on Yukon booze
Canada: Liquor industry calls halt to cancer warning labels on Yukon booze ‘Unfortunately, it didn’t have the consent of label owners,’ says Yukon Liquor Corp. CBC News December 28, 2017 It was supposed to be a public health experiment, backed by Health Canada and Yukon’s chief medical officer of health. For eight months, new, more prominent […]
Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight
Data show this liquor becomes way more popular after midnight New Year’s Eve is upon us. It’s a night when many drinkers will make poor decisions. A Quartz data analysis suggests a lot of that bad judgment will involve tequila. Quartz December 29, 2017 Quartz obtained the records of all sales from one […]
‘Drynuary’: Could you give up alcohol for a month?
‘Drynuary’: Could you give up alcohol for a month? LA Times By Sarah Elizabeth Richards December 28, 2017 When Steve Byrne’s friend dared him to give up alcohol for the month of January five years ago, Byrne accepted the challenge. He cleared his calendar of beer-filled social events and doubled down on his CrossFit workouts. […]