U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health
U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health Even within a single county, health outcomes for residents can vary widely. U.S. News By Steve Sternberg, Senior Writer November 1, 2017 The jigsaw puzzle of U.S. counties fits neatly together into a pleasing whole, displaying America as a land of many parts. Within those […]
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds Source: USA Today Zlati Meyer Oct. 31, 2017 Apparently, the fast-food industry needs a stiff drink. An increasing number of chain restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are serving alcohol to lure in new customers […]
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds
Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Chipotle and Shake Shack use alcohol to attract crowds Source: USA Today Zlati Meyer Oct. 31, 2017 Apparently, the fast-food industry needs a stiff drink. An increasing number of chain restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are serving alcohol to lure in new customers […]
Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction
Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction The ‘gateway drug’ hypothesis has its basis in the brain. Source: https://www.inverse.com By Yasmin Tayag November 1, 2017 Two elements make an iconic shot from the 1983 movie Scarface instantly recognizable: Al Pacino and his mountain of cocaine. What’s often forgotten is the tumbler […]
United Kingdom: Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds
United Kingdom: Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds One glass each week could support ovarian reserve Independent By Olivia Petter October 30, 2017 Women who drink one glass of red wine a week boast better fertility than those who don’t, a US study has found. Scientists at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, believe […]
Canada: ‘Complacent’ Sask. needs stricter impaired driving penalties
Canada: ‘Complacent’ Sask. needs stricter impaired driving penalties Enact tougher laws before marijuana is legalized next year, advocates say CBCNews By Jennifer Quesnel October 31, 2017 Thirty years ago, alcohol led to the deaths of 123 people on Saskatchewan roads. Airbags, increased seat belt use, and stricter drunk driving laws cut that number to 57 last […]
Sam Adams Is Releasing A $200 Beer That’s Illegal In 12 States
Sam Adams Is Releasing A $200 Beer That’s Illegal In 12 States Thrillist By James Chrisman October 30, 2017 Unfortunately for the human race, having stuff you’re not supposed to feels good. Children and the heroines of overlong 19th-century novels know this all too well. It doesn’t change. Another thing that pretty much always feels good: […]
Maryland: Delegate Proposes Bill To Allow County to Sell Alcohol in Grocery Stores
Maryland: Delegate Proposes Bill To Allow County to Sell Alcohol in Grocery Stores Local store owner says move may put small beer and wine stores out of business Source: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com BY ANDREW METCALF 10.30 Del. Eric Luedtke announced Monday he’s planning to introduce a bill in the General Assembly next year to […]
Deodorant lets you smell like whiskey, on purpose
Deodorant lets you smell like whiskey, on purpose Source: WGN 9 OCTOBER 30, 2017 If you’re done with the artificial smells of deodorant, you can try a new natural one. A couple in Colorado came up with “Pit Liquor.” It’s deodorant, made with whiskey. The makers say the alcohol kills […]
Public considers alcohol taxes a government ‘cash cow’
Public considers alcohol taxes a government ‘cash cow’ Source: The Spirits Business by Michael J Ritchie 30th October, 2017 A YouGov poll commissioned by Drinker’s Voice has found that most people believe tax on alcohol primarily serves to raise money for the government. Less than 10% of people believe that alcohol tax […]