For Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition

For Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition   PsychCentral By Rick Nauert PhD August 2017 New research suggests older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.   While previous studies have found […]

TX:  “Second chances” law aims to help low-level DWI offenders

TX:  “Second chances” law aims to help low-level DWI offenders KRIS TV By Roland Rodriguez August 1, 2017 CORPUS CHRISTI – September 1 is when House Bill 3016, also known as the “second chances” law, goes into effect. The bill will allow low-level DWI offenders to seal their criminal backgrounds, making it easier for people to apply for […]

WI: Republican lawmaker files bill to change three-tier system

WI: Republican lawmaker files bill to change three-tier system The Capital Times By Katelyn Ferral August 1, 2017 State Republican lawmakers say they want to restart a conversation about the state’s liquor laws by introducing a bill they say will remove barriers to business growth. Rep. Gary Tauchen, R-Bonduel, on Tuesday filed a bill that […]

IA:  Survey Reveals Decline In High-Risk Alcohol Use Among UI Students

IA:  Survey Reveals Decline In High-Risk Alcohol Use Among UI Students High-risk alcohol consumption on the UI campus is on the decline, but students are still experiencing more negative consequences from drinking compared to the national average. The Daily Iowan By Marissa Payne August 1, 2017 High-risk drinking among University of Iowa students is at […]

Area’s moveable bars are actually converted campers

Area’s moveable bars are actually converted campers Converted campers bring the cocktails to you   Times Union By Deanna Fox August 2, 2017 Why bother going to the bar when the bar can come to you?   The appeal of food trucks has spread from tacos and sliders to the liquid options that hungry (and […]

Moonshine Is Not Just an American Thing

Moonshine Is Not Just an American Thing   Source: The American Spectator KEVIN KOSAR August 3, 2017   Growing up in this great country of ours, I got the impression that moonshine was a peculiarly American phenomenon. The Dukes of Hazzard television show (1979-1985) and films like Gator served up a simple story. Moonshiners lived […]

New Zealand: Students hail liquor ban decision

New Zealand: Students hail liquor ban decision   Otago Daily Times By David Loughrey August 2, 2017 Responsible behaviour in the student quarter has saved residents’ rights to drink on the street.   The Dunedin City Council yesterday voted not to extend a liquor ban from the city to North Dunedin, after evidence the drinking […]

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 […]

or Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition

For Some Seniors, Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Healthy Cognition   PsychCentral By Rick Nauert PhD August 2017 New research suggests older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.   While previous studies have found […]

Europe Beer Market: Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat, Says TMR

Europe Beer Market: Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat, Says TMR Beer Market (Product – Ale Beer, Lager Beer, and Stout Beer) – Europe Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 – 2021   Digital Journal August 1, 2017 This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire   Albany, NY — (SBWIRE) — […]