Penn State announces student, faculty, community advisory group on Greek issues
Penn State announces student, faculty, community advisory group on Greek issues Centre Daily Times By Lori Falce June 27, 2017 While Penn State’s Greek-life Response Team will be just five administrators, the university says it will also be getting input from a larger group. On Monday, President Eric Barron announced a 17-member advisory […]
Risky drinking coalition salutes 10 years, hails groups for continuing
Risky drinking coalition salutes 10 years, hails groups for continuing LaCrosse Tribune By Mike Tighe June 27, 2017 WISCONSIN – Members of the Changing the Culture of Risky Drinking Behavior Coalition toasted 10 years of efforts to curb binge and heavy drinking Tuesday — and lifted their glasses of water and tea and cups […]
Public Health Officials are Overwhelmed!
Public Health Officials are Overwhelmed! Source: Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson June 28th Those of us who work on alcohol policy are wondering what has happened to the public health perspective. Many states are considering legislation to change alcohol regulation — often characterized as “modernization.” These debates are often couched […]
Why Off-Premise Consumption is Eating into On-Premise Performance
Why Off-Premise Consumption is Eating into On-Premise Performance Source: Wine & Spirits Daily June 27, 2017 As American consumers increase their alcohol intake at home, the on-premise channel shifted some share over to off-premise in 2016, a trend both Nielsen and IWSR have pointed out to your editors recently. In a presentation […]
Asia: Koreans’ Alcohol Consumption Doubles in Past 50 Years
Asia: Koreans’ Alcohol Consumption Doubles in Past 50 Years The Chosunilbo June 26, 2017 Koreans’ alcohol consumption has nearly doubled in the past 50 years, with beer replacing makgeolli, or traditional rice wine, as the drink of choice. The National Tax Service said Sunday that domestic alcohol shipments increased five-fold from 737,000 kiloliters […]
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 […]