Canada: Feds Mull Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit For Drivers
Canada: Feds Mull Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit For Drivers The justice minister says it would make it easier to fight drunk driving. Source: Huff Post 08/08/2017 The classic romantic date is in danger of disappearing if the federal government reduces the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers, a spokesman for Quebec’s restaurant […]
Struggling for inspiration? A pint of beer could release creative block, say scientists
Struggling for inspiration? A pint of beer could release creative block, say scientists Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton 8 AUGUST 2017 Artists throughout history have claimed that alcohol can boost creativity and trigger flights of productivity. Now a new study has proved that their assertions are not just wishful drinking. Downing […]
THIS BEER IS STRONGER THAN WHISKEY
THIS BEER IS STRONGER THAN WHISKEY Source: Thrillist By DUSTIN NELSON 08/08/2017 Keith Brewery laughs when you say a beer like Bell’s Two Hearted goes to your head because of its 7% ABV. The Scottish brewer is the purveyor behind Brewmeister’s Snake Venom, which they say is “officially the world’s strongest beer.” […]
ollege Students More Disciplined With Alcohol Than In Years Past, Study Finds
College Students More Disciplined With Alcohol Than In Years Past, Study Finds Study Finds By Daniel Steingold August 5, 2017 BETHESDA, Md. — Young adults are showing greater judgment when it comes to alcohol, leading them to be involved in fewer fatal accidents caused by excessive drinking than before — but there’s a catch, […]
Portman stresses “decade of progress” as drink-driving casualties hit three-year high
Portman stresses “decade of progress” as drink-driving casualties hit three-year high Source: harpers.co.uk By Jo Gilbert 04 August, 2017 The Portman Group has responded to the latest statistics which show that casualties involving drink driving have reached their highest point in three years. A spokesperson for the responsible drinking group said the […]
Dr. Gifford-Jones: Puritanical lies about alcohol
Dr. Gifford-Jones: Puritanical lies about alcohol Source: Daily Messenger Aug 7, 2017 Are you becoming as skeptical as I am about public information? Fake political news? Alternative facts about the state of the world’s economy? So now I ask how honest is medical news? Of course everyone knows that consuming stupid amounts of […]
New Zealand: Ban alcohol in supermarkets – doctors
New Zealand: Ban alcohol in supermarkets – doctors Source: Newshub Adam Hollingworth 05/08/2017 The Medical Association wants to see alcohol banned from the aisles of supermarkets. Alcohol Health Watch has joined in, describing supermarkets as New Zealand’s worst drug pushers. When beer and wine went on sale in the supermarkets 30 […]
Pennsylvania: In Pa., liquor ‘reform’ means higher prices
Pennsylvania: In Pa., liquor ‘reform’ means higher prices Source: LEHIGH VALLEY LIVE Editorial By Express-Times opinion staff August 6, 2017 Prices on more than 400 products are going up Aug. 28 at state liquor stores in Pennsylvania. Remember the Legislature’s “liberalization” of Pennsylvania liquor laws last year? The changes under Act 39 […]
Colorado: Why you haven’t seen beer, liquor in grocery stores
Colorado: Why you haven’t seen beer, liquor in grocery stores Source: The Coloradoan Jacob Laxen Aug. 3, 2017 Liquor stores prep for increased competition when grocers enter the beer market in 2019 As Bullfrog Wine & Spirits general manager Josh Beard glances out of his office window, he notices three gas station […]
AAFP Develops New Alcohol Screening, Intervention Manual
AAFP Develops New Alcohol Screening, Intervention Manual Psychiatry Advisor August 1, 2017 The AAFP has released a manual addressing alcohol misuse. HealthDay News — The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has announced the development of a new alcohol screening and brief intervention manual for use in family medicine practices. To support […]