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 […]
Should Booze Brands Get Political?
Should Booze Brands Get Political? Industry experts weigh in on recent ad campaigns and what brands should consider when wading into politics Source: https://daily.sevenfifty.com Aaron Goldfarb October 30, 2017 In this crazy day and age, it’s hard for any single post on Facebook to surprise people anymore, but there it was back […]
Beer, fights and bad behavior: Are college football fans getting too rowdy?
Beer, fights and bad behavior: Are college football fans getting too rowdy? Source: 11 Alive Kyle Iboshi October 28, 2017 Warning: Some videos contain profanity Tailgating with a few beers before a college football game is tradition, but security officials fear the drunken rowdiness among fans has reached new depths. Early […]
Only 30% of Americans know drinking alcohol can cause cancer, new survey shows
Only 30% of Americans know drinking alcohol can cause cancer, new survey shows Source: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ARIEL SCOTTI October 27, 2017 Almost 80% of American adults polled for a cancer risk factor survey correctly identified tobacco use as a potential cause of the illness, but only 30% know that drinking alcohol […]
AL: ‘Under Age, Under Arrest’ talk delivered at Central Coosa Middle School
AL: ‘Under Age, Under Arrest’ talk delivered at Central Coosa Middle School The Outlook By Donald Campbell October 18, 2017 Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board delivered a sobering presentation to the students of Central Coosa Middle School Monday afternoon. Called “Under Age, Under Arrest,” the program was […]
CA: New bill requires bartenders to receive training to help reduce drunk driving accidents
CA: New bill requires bartenders to receive training to help reduce drunk driving accidents ABC 30 By Cory James October 18, 2017 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Walk into any bar at any hour, and you are bound to see someone drinking. But a new California bill could stop how much alcohol that person consumes. On […]
Marijuana and alcohol DUI’s should not be treated equally
Marijuana and alcohol DUI’s should not be treated equally Source: https://collegian.com By Mack Beaulieu October 23, 2017 For a long time the U.S. government has conducted studies through the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association which show that marijuana use has little effect on a person’s driving ability. Yet, our government continues to prosecute […]
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, new study shows
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, new study shows Binghamton University October 24, 2017 Any amount of alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause extreme lasting effects on a child, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. A team of researchers led by Marvin Diaz, assistant professor […]
Slovakia: Slovaks still drink a lot of alcohol
Slovakia: Slovaks still drink a lot of alcohol Spectator October 26, 2017 The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks Slovakia among countries with a high alcohol consumption, along with Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Slovenia. Yet the data of the Slovak Statistics Office show that Slovaks are now drinking less […]