Drinking red wine is good for you – or maybe not
Drinking red wine is good for you – or maybe not Source: Washington Post By Adrian Baranchuk,, Bryce Alexander and Sohaib Haseeb December 2 At the end of a long week, people are opening wine bottles in bars, restaurants and homes around the world, ready to kick back and relax. This relationship […]
As Anniversary of End of Prohibition Nears, State Alcohol Rules Challenged
As Anniversary of End of Prohibition Nears, State Alcohol Rules Challenged Even as Repeal Day approaches, many states are still grapple with overly burdensome regulations. Source: Reason.com Baylen Linnekin December 2, 2017 Next week will mark the 84th anniversary of the ratification of the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed alcohol Prohibition. The repeal […]
Medical pot takes bite out of alcohol
Medical pot takes bite out of alcohol And new research suggests that recreational pot could take even more. Source: Press Herald BY CHRISTOPHER INGRAHAM / THE WASHINGTON POST December 2, 2017 Alcoholic beverage sales fell by 15 percent after the introduction of medical marijuana laws in a number of states, according to […]
IN: Officials touting impact, promoting awareness of state’s Lifeline Law
IN: Officials touting impact, promoting awareness of state’s Lifeline Law FOX 59 By Nick Mcgill November 29, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – It’s been five years since Indiana’s Lifeline Law took effect. Now, officials are once again trying to promote awareness of the legislation, while also touting its impact. According to the Lifeline Law website, the law provides […]
Australia: Move to see health warnings on alcohol
Australia: Move to see health warnings on alcohol PSNews.com.au November 30, 2017 The ACT is leading a campaign supporting the introduction of mandatory pregnancy health warnings on alcoholic beverages. Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Meegan Fitzharris presented the case for such warnings at the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation last week. Ms […]
Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink?
Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink? When it comes to health benefits, red wine seems to get all the praise. But it’s not that simple Wine Spectator By Lexi Williams November 29, 2017 Wine lovers know that moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with numerous benefits, from healthier hearts to sharper minds […]
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Introduces New Licensee Compliance Program
PA: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Introduces New Licensee Compliance Program Retail licensees encouraged to review, abide by license requirements to avoid suspension PRNewswire News Provided By Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board November 30, 2017 HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Under new authority granted to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) by Act 44 of 2017, the PLCB […]
United Kingdom: New South Wales Proposes Bill To Ban Alcohol Ads
United Kingdom: New South Wales Proposes Bill To Ban Alcohol Ads The Drinks Business By Lauren Eads December 1, 2017 The Australian alcohol and sporting industry has rounded on proposals to ban alcohol adverts in New South Wales (NSW) claiming that it will harm the industry and, despite claims to the contrary, will not do […]
Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar
Remembering the 1949 night that women ‘stormed’ the Sazerac Bar NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Contributing writer December 1, 2017 The Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us. Today, the series continues with the 1949 storming of […]
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more
Alcohol lobby says ads don’t make young people drink more There is an ‘association’ between drinking and advertising but it isn’t causal, Alcohol Beverages Australia tells inquiry Source: The Guardian Christopher Knaus 30 November 2017 The alcohol lobby has said there is no evidence its advertising causes young Australians to drink more, […]