Fifty years of the breathalyser – the ‘green crystals’ that saved countless lives

Fifty years of the breathalyser – the ‘green crystals’ that saved countless lives   The modern breathalyser is a relatively common sight in Britain, where drink-driving deaths have plummeted in the past fifty years   Source: The Telegraph Andrew Roberts 10 OCTOBER 2017   On the 8th October 1967, a Shropshire driver had the dubious […]

AR:  Bill would stiffen penalties if laws on alcohol flouted

AR:  Bill would stiffen penalties if laws on alcohol flouted Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette By Ryan Tarinelli October 11, 2017 The Alcoholic Beverage Control agency would be able to place tougher penalties on restaurants, bars and nightclubs that violate state alcohol laws under proposed legislation discussed Tuesday. The draft legislation is part of an interim study […]

OK:  Local liquor stores begin preparing for new alcohol laws

OK:  Local liquor stores begin preparing for new alcohol laws FOX 25 News By Emily Collins October 10, 2017 OKLAHOMA CITY — In less than a year, new alcohol laws will begin brewing in Oklahoma. The new laws, approved by voters in November, will take effect October 1, 2018. Dale Blackburn, owner of Grand Cru Wine […]

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 […]