We Need a DUI Test for Marijuana
We Need a DUI Test for Marijuana Barring confession, there’s no way to tell if a driver is high. Source: WSJ By Ethan Siegel and Alex Berezow Aug. 22, 2017 Cheyllyn Ranae Collinsworth, an 18-year-old Washington state resident, died in May following a car crash. The person responsible was driving under the […]
Australia: Millennials drinking less alcohol when they socialise compared to older generation
Australia: Millennials drinking less alcohol when they socialise compared to older generation Herald Sun By Catherine Lambert August 20, 2017 IF excessive drinking used to be a badge of honour, it is now more a cause for shame among young people, research shows. A 10-year study commissioned by Drink Wise found 24 per […]
Canada: Nunavut hopes first legal beer and wine store might curb boozing
Canada: Nunavut hopes first legal beer and wine store might curb boozing The Canadian Press August 20, 2017 IQALUIT, Nunavut — After almost two decades of debate, the capital of Nunavut is hoping to reduce booze-related social problems by opening the territory’s first retail store for beer and wine. “We need to take […]
California: Alcohol would legally be served until 4 a.m. at California bars under new proposal
California: Alcohol would legally be served until 4 a.m. at California bars under new proposal Source: ABC 7 By John Gregory August 18, 2017 Bar patrons in California are accustomed to hearing “last call” announced shortly before 2 a.m., but that could change to 4 a.m. under a new proposal. Supporters gathered […]
Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health? The Science Is Confusing
Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health? The Science Is Confusing Source: Fortune Laura Entis Aug 15, 2017 Should you feel good or bad about drinking a glass of wine a day? For years, moderate drinking was linked to a slew of health benefits, including a lowered risk of developing heart disease and longer life […]
TN: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins
TN: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins Cannon Courier August 17, 2017 WOODBURY — The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, a time for our country to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans. The long weekend is typically celebrated through picnics, pool parties, and […]
GA: City set to revise Alcohol Ordinance; workers question ‘bar card’ enforcement
GA: City set to revise Alcohol Ordinance; workers question ‘bar card’ enforcement WSAV By Meredith Stutz August 17, 2017 SAVANNAH, Ga. – Questions continue to brew from the City of Savannah’s Alcohol Ordinance. New in 2017, a service permit is required for “persons employed as managers, servers, bartenders, door persons, or anyone handling, […]
India: Panel to study liquor ban effect on revenue
India: Panel to study liquor ban effect on revenue Times of India By Ashish Roy,TNN August 17, 2017 Nagpur: Excise minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has constituted a committee to study the effects of liquor ban on highways of the state. The committee will submit its report to the government in a month. Due to […]
Canada: Alberta won’t appeal court ruling on province’s impaired driving laws
Canada: Alberta won’t appeal court ruling on province’s impaired driving laws Edmonton Journal By Clare Clancy August 16, 2017 The province is overhauling a portion of its impaired driving laws on the heels of a May court ruling that found it unconstitutional to suspend the licences of suspected drunk drivers before bringing cases to […]
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?
With Heavy Drinking On The Rise, How Much Is Too Much? npr By Allison Aubrey August 16, 2017 If one glass of wine takes the edge off, why not drink a few more? This thinking may help explain the findings of a new study that points to an increase in drinking among adults […]