April vacation scavenger hunt teaches about Scituate history; alcohol prevention
April vacation scavenger hunt teaches about Scituate history; alcohol prevention The Valley Breeze By Jacquelyn Moorehead, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer April 14, 2022 SCITUATE, MA – Scituate students and residents are encouraged to spend April vacation participating in the Scituate Spring Selfie Scavenger Hunt, where players can use clues to find historic sites, […]
Australia: Research commissioned into alcohol availability and domestic violence
Australia: Research commissioned into alcohol availability and domestic violence The Mandarin By Tom Ravlic April 19, 2022 The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in New South Wales has commissioned research to determine what links exist between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence. Philip Crawford, the chair of the liquor and gaming regulator, said the […]
Prescription meds and alcohol — what are the risks?
Prescription meds and alcohol — what are the risks? Alcohol and Drug Foundation April 19, 2022 If you plan to drink alcohol while taking prescription medications, it’s important to know the risks. Our liver breaks down the medications we take. But, drinking alcohol can interfere with this as alcohol is also processed by the liver.1 […]
States Continue To Ease Restrictions On Alcohol Sales
States Continue To Ease Restrictions On Alcohol Sales Source: https://www.forbes.com/ April 18, 2022 New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced on April 9 that the FY 2023 state budget will include a provision to permanently permit to-go sales of beverages containing alcohol. Far from being an outlier, Governor Hochul’s announcement was the latest in a […]
India: Like drinkingOn World Liver Day, here’s some tips to make sure your habit doesn’t hurt you
India: Like drinking? On World Liver Day, here’s some tips to make sure your habit doesn’t hurt you The Free Press FPJ Web Desk April 18, 2022 Overconsumption of alcohol causes this most frequent liver illness. If you drink too much alcohol and overload your Liver, the excess alcohol will circulate in your blood. […]
IA: April is Alcohol Awareness Month
IA: April is Alcohol Awareness Month News Release News Provided By Iowa Department Of Public Health April 14, 2022 April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and encourage Iowans to make healthy, safe choices. Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in Iowa. Alcohol use in the […]
Policies Must Continue to Differentiate Beer from Liquor
Policies Must Continue to Differentiate Beer from Liquor Source: https://medium.com/ Craig Purser and Jim McGreevy April 13, 2022 Just after midnight on April 7, 1933, a beer truck emblazoned with a huge sign reading “President Roosevelt, the first real beer is yours!”[1] arrived at the White House with a celebratory drink delivery for President Franklin […]
Addressing Problematic Drinking In The Legal Profession
Addressing Problematic Drinking In The Legal Profession Source: https://www.law360.com/ By Anne Brafford April 6, 2022 Since April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s a good time for the legal profession to turn its attention to prevention and treatment of risky drinking and alcohol use disorders. It’s not news that lawyers may be prone to risky drinking. […]
Polysubstance Impaired Driving–A Growing Challenge for Law Enforcement
Polysubstance Impaired Driving–A Growing Challenge for Law Enforcement Portable oral fluid drug screening proves an effective countermeasure. Officer.com April 11, 2022 Today’s officer faces unprecedented challenges daily. From day-to-day operations, to local and federal regulation changes, officers must be nimble and able to adjust quickly. The legalization of marijuana in nearly 20 states set more […]
New York: MADD warns of possible dangers amid ‘to-go’ liquor change
New York: MADD warns of possible dangers amid ‘to-go’ liquor change Source: https://westchester.news12.com/ April 11, 2022 While New Yorkers and restaurant owners largely applauded Gov. Hochul’s ‘to-go’ liquor approval, some are concerned about the ripple effect on safety. “We think it’s important that while these things are being considered and being passed in different states, […]