How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? (excerpt) Where you need to draw the line HealthEssentials April 20, 2022 Even when we have the best of intentions, we can tend to overindulge in … well, everything. Whether it’s a second helping of dinner, snacking on sweets or a venti-sized coffee, we often go a little too […]

How alcohol-related deaths have changed in every state over the past two decades

How alcohol-related deaths have changed in every state over the past two decades Rome News-Tribune By Eliza Siegel Apr 12, 2022 Over the last 20 years, a disturbing trend emerged: All 50 states have seen a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths. Only Washington D.C. saw a decrease in death rates. Besides more obvious alcohol-related deaths […]

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 […]

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. […]