Protecting People on Both Sides of the Bar

Protecting People on Both Sides of the Bar   Key safety strategies that industry pros can use to help protect staff and patrons in crises involving violence or harassment   Source: https://daily.sevenfifty.com Laura Scholz August 29, 2017   In a learning session at BevCon 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina, industry experts gathered to discuss plans, […]

Responsible retail standards protect our youth

Responsible retail standards protect our youth   Hesperia Star By Isela Aguilera, Mikel De Leon, Edmund Palafox and Yriel Tuazon / Contributed Content August 26, 2017 HESPERIA, CA – In late June and early July, we partnered with the High Desert Community Coalition to conduct pseudo minor decoy operations. We visited a total of 46 […]

Mindfulness training may reduce drinking?

Mindfulness training may reduce drinking?   iafrica.com August 28, 2017 A new UK study suggests that mindfulness training could be one way to help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, potentially reducing the risk of more serious problems in the future.   Carried out by University College London, the team recruited 68 participants who although […]

Applebee’s is ditching millennials after they forced hundreds of restaurant closures

Applebee’s is ditching millennials after they forced hundreds of restaurant closures   Source: Business Insider Kate Taylor Aug. 27, 2017   Applebee’s has given up on millennials.   Earlier in August, executives announced that the chain plans to close between 105 and 135 locations this year. Applebee’s closed 46 locations in 2016. Sales have been […]

Air passengers react to alcohol crackdown: ‘Get as many in as you can’

Air passengers react to alcohol crackdown: ‘Get as many in as you can’   As Ryanair calls for airports to limit sales to two drinks, holidaymakers and staff voice mixed views on how to deal with the issue   Source: The Guardian Josh Halliday and Gwyn Topham 25 August 2017   It’s 6pm and the […]

What I Learned While Attending an Alcohol-Free Cocktail Party

What I Learned While Attending an Alcohol-Free Cocktail Party   Source: Fortune Laura Entis August 25, 2017   The atmosphere is like that of so many other product launches taking place across the city. Located at a co=working space in the Flatiron district, waiters circle with bite-sized appetizers. There are charcuterie and cheese boards. Youngish, […]

United Kingdom: Concern over ‘rapid’ rise of drink and drug abuse among the over-50s

United Kingdom: Concern over ‘rapid’ rise of drink and drug abuse among the over-50s SOARING numbers of middle-aged drinkers and drug addicts are worrying doctors.   Express By Sarah O’Grady August 22, 2017 They fear the over -50s ‘baby boomer’ generation is turning into a ‘baby boozer’ epidemic due to a rapid rise of substance […]

Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol

Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol “Speak Now Colorado” Campaign Offers Effective Strategies for Parents and their Kids   PRNewswire News Provided By Speak Now Colorado August 22, 2017 DENVER, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Students starting at new schools this fall may need support to help them […]