Even moderate drinking causes atrophy in brain area related to memory, learning
Even moderate drinking causes atrophy in brain area related to memory, learning The Washington Post By Linda Searing June 24, 2017 The question Popular belief, backed up by various studies, holds that a moderate amount of alcohol can be good for your heart. Might it have a similar effect on your brain? […]
Older Drinkers Targeted In Drinkaware Five-Year Plan
Older Drinkers Targeted In Drinkaware Five-Year Plan the drinks business By Lauren Eads June 26, 2017 UK alcohol charity Drinkaware has launched a new five-year strategy, with growing levels of alcohol abstinence among the young prompting it to shift its focus toward the prevention of harmful consumption among older drinkers. Changing consumption habits, […]
Indiana: Battle over cold beer comes to a head
Indiana: Battle over cold beer comes to a head State lawmakers will belly up to the conference table in alcohol sales debate Source: The Republic By Kirk Johannesen 6/24/17 Competing opinions about economic freedom and fair play have turned Indiana’s regulations for selling cold beer into a hot political topic. Jay […]
NY: Push continues to bring alcohol to movie theaters
NY: Push continues to bring alcohol to movie theaters News 10 By Nick Perreault June 12, 2017 ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Business owners, local officials, and a handful of brewery groups think patrons should be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at the movies. “This just makes sense,” Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said. […]
Canada: Possible liquor board strike could make Canada Day weekend a dry one
Canada: Possible liquor board strike could make Canada Day weekend a dry one MLive By Benjamin Raven June 12, 2017 While talks between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union carry on, the calendar inches closer to 12:01 a.m. June 26. That time matters, because it’s legally […]
Anheuser-Busch’s Office Beer Machine Refills Itself
Anheuser-Busch’s Office Beer Machine Refills Itself Source: Food & Wine By Jillian Kramer JUNE 23, 2017 Drinking on the job is (usually) discouraged unless you work in one of those ultra-hip millennial start-ups. But if you’ve been trying to liven up the work-a-day atmosphere around your cubicle, Anheuser-Busch is here to help you […]
Getting drunk in early teens raises premature death risk
Getting drunk in early teens raises premature death risk Medical News Today By Honor Whiteman June 17, 2017 Do you remember the age you were when you first got drunk? According to a new study, your life might depend on it. Researchers found that individuals who first became intoxicated prior to the age […]
NY: State Liquor Laws Preempt Local Municipalities from Restricting Operating Hours
NY: State Liquor Laws Preempt Local Municipalities from Restricting Operating Hours JDSupra Written by Farrell Fritz, P.C. June, 19, 2017 The State liquor law preempts local municipalities from restricting hours of operation for businesses selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Accordingly, local municipalities should use caution when imposing conditions upon establishments regulated by the […]
TX: New Texas DWI law change could give ‘second chance’ to first offenders
TX: New Texas DWI law change could give ‘second chance’ to first offenders KLTV By Paul Rivera, Multi-Media Journalist June 19, 2017 TYLER, TX (KLTV) – Those with DWI convictions now have a new option in the state of Texas. Last week, governor Abbott signed a bill into law that would allow first […]
Canada: Think Supermarket Alcohol Sales Risk Public Safety? Put A Cork In It
Canada: Think Supermarket Alcohol Sales Risk Public Safety? Put A Cork In It Huffington Post | British Columbia June 19, 2017 Council has voted. To the casual observer, it seems like Vision Vancouver has led the charge in finally liberating alcohol sales in Vancouver, something it has refused to support for many months. More […]