CA: Los Angeles Moves to Tighten Rules on Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations
CA: Los Angeles Moves to Tighten Rules on Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations “This measure will make sure we are doing more to prevent drinking and driving.” NBC 4 By City News Service October 10, 2017 A Los Angeles City Council committee voted Tuesday in favor of adopting stricter enforcement of the sale of alcoholic beverages […]
Webinar – “Neuroscience of addiction: Elucidating a medical rationale for prevention and empathetic treatment of alcohol use disorder.”
Webinar – “Neuroscience of addiction: Elucidating a medical rationale for prevention and empathetic treatment of alcohol use disorder.” Dr. George F. Koob, Ph.D will be presenting the “Neuroscience of addiction: Elucidating a medical rationale for prevention and empathetic treatment of alcohol use disorder” this Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Alcohol […]
Asia: Vietnam unveils legislation to ban alcohol sales to minors
Asia: Vietnam unveils legislation to ban alcohol sales to minors As per the government’s new decree taking effect on November 1, 2017, it bans the consumption of alcohol by people under 18 at licensed venues. Vietnam.net September 19, 2017 The new decree clearly says that sales of liquors without permits is illegal. Moreover, selling alcohol […]
Industry messages on responsible drinking can be muddy
Industry messages on responsible drinking can be muddy Reuters October 5, 2017 (Reuters Health) – The language used in industry-sponsored messages about drinking alcohol, such as “drink responsibly” and “drink properly,” doesn’t do a good job of explaining to the public what safe alcohol consumption means, suggests a recent study. “We are […]
Despite 27 DWIs, how did Danny Bettcher get a license? (Excerpt)
Despite 27 DWIs, how did Danny Bettcher get a license? (Excerpt) Danny Lee Bettcher had a valid driver’s license when he got his 28th DWI Source: Star Tribune By Brandon Stahl and Paul Walsh Star OCTOBER 7, 2017 Danny Lee Bettcher already had a state record 27 drunken driving arrests and had […]
Promoting Wellness in the Drinks Industry
Promoting Wellness in the Drinks Industry How bars and restaurants are supporting their employees through company-led wellness initiatives Source: https://daily.sevenfifty.com Shana Clarke October 6, 2017 The foundation of the bar and restaurant industries has always been taking care of customers and providing an exceptional guest experience. But in the midst of all […]
Sell Whiskey On the Internet and Spend Six Months in County
Sell Whiskey On the Internet and Spend Six Months in County Source: http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/ October 6, 2017 Whisky Advocate Magazine devoted most of its Fall 2017 issue to whiskey collecting and whiskey collectors. It is hard to collect seriously if you can only obtain whiskey through retail channels. In virtually all forms of collecting, […]
How parents and teens use code words to fight drugs and alcohol
How parents and teens use code words to fight drugs and alcohol ABC 15 By Kumasi Aaron September 19, 2017 DENVER, Colo. – Talking with teens about drugs and alcohol may not be the easiest thing. But research shows kids whose parents do, are 50 percent less likely to abuse those substances. One family is […]
Diageo cautions over sales blow from Indian ban on roadside alcohol sales
Diageo cautions over sales blow from Indian ban on roadside alcohol sales Evening Express By Press Association September 21, 2017 The group behind Johnnie Walker whisky and Smirnoff vodka has warned over a hit to sales from a ban on alcohol near motorways in India. Shares in FTSE 100-listed drinks giant Diageo fell 2% after it said half-year […]
You will soon be able to add booze to your TGI Fridays’ delivery order
You will soon be able to add booze to your TGI Fridays’ delivery order CNBC By Sarah Whitten September 21, 2017 You will soon be able to add booze to your TGI Fridays’ delivery order TGI Fridays is doing something that no other chain restaurant has done before — delivering booze. The casual dining restaurant […]