MI: Michigan Tech to lead five-year alcohol, sleep study
MI: Michigan Tech to lead five-year alcohol, sleep study TV 6 By Mariah Poell October 17, 2017 HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan Technological University will lead a five-year study of alcohol’s effects on sleep and blood pressure. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism awarded nearly $423,000 of a potential $1.8 million five-year grant. Test subjects […]
AK: Alcohol board undecided on distilleries serving cocktails
AK: Alcohol board undecided on distilleries serving cocktails The Wichita Eagle The Associated Press October 18, 2017 JUNEAU, ALASKA – The Alaska alcohol board was unable to decide whether Alaska’s nine operating distilleries can continue to serve cocktails in their sampling rooms, which leaves existing procedures in place. The Juneau Empire reports that Alaska Alcohol and […]
What is your attitude toward alcohol consumption in front of children? (Excerpt)
What is your attitude toward alcohol consumption in front of children? (Excerpt) A new study says moderate drinking could harm children and their relationship with parents. We’d like to hear your opinions and experiences Source: The Guardian Matthew Holmes 18 October 2017 Parents risk damaging their children with even moderate drinking, according […]
NY: Perceived alcoholism is not a disability protected by city anti-discrimination laws: Court of Appeals
NY: Perceived alcoholism is not a disability protected by city anti-discrimination laws: Court of Appeals New York Daily News By Glenn Blain October 17, 2017 ALBANY — The state’s highest court on Tuesday ruled that the “perception of untreated alcoholism” was not a disability covered by the city’s anti-discrimination laws. The Court of Appeals […]
United Kingdom: Parents drinking alcohol ‘can upset children’
United Kingdom: Parents drinking alcohol ‘can upset children’ BBC News October 18, 2017 UNITED KINGDOM – Moderate drinking by parents can have a negative impact on children, causing anxiety and disrupting bedtime routines, a study says. The Institute of Alcohol Studies said parents do not have to regularly drink large amounts around children for them to notice changes in […]
New Zealand: On-demand liquor delivery – the changing face of alcohol
New Zealand: On-demand liquor delivery – the changing face of alcohol Voxy.co.nz Contributor: Fuseworks Media October 18, 2017 New Zealand is coming to grips with on-demand liquor sales and its rapidly changing the way people shop for alcohol. The liquor industry constituted to $434 Million is sales for the June quarter nationally1. Boosted by buoyant […]
Divorce Found To Increase Risk For Alcohol Use Disorders, And Remarriage To Lower It
Divorce Found To Increase Risk For Alcohol Use Disorders, And Remarriage To Lower It Source: Forbes Zhana Vrangalova October 16, 2017 It should come as no surprise that divorce is linked to alcohol (ab)use. Research consistently shows that, compared to married people, divorced people drink more and in more harmful ways (e.g. binge […]
High spirits: France mulls massive tax hike on strong liquor
High spirits: France mulls massive tax hike on strong liquor Source: The Local 16 October 2017 The price of Cognac and Calvados could soon soar with the French government mulling a massive hike in taxes on strong alcoholic drinks as part of a crackdown on beverages that are bad for your health. […]
Heed Heineken’s Warning: Cannabis Is A Threat
Heed Heineken’s Warning: Cannabis Is A Threat Source: Cowen October 16th The Cowen Insight Last week, Heineken noted that beer is plagued by competition from wine and spirits, while the industry should also be mindful of expanding cannabis access. We concur, as the next 12 months will bring rapid change. A state-by-state analysis […]
New Technology Analyzes Fingerprints to Determine Alcohol and Substance Use
New Technology Analyzes Fingerprints to Determine Alcohol and Substance Use The Merkle By JP Buntinx October 11, 2017 Human fingerprints have proven to be a substantial and reliable source of information. While most people assume these can only be used to identify individuals, the use cases of fingerprints go a lot farther. New research shows […]