Pandemic drinking could lead to 8,000 additional alcohol-related deaths by 2040, study says
Pandemic drinking could lead to 8,000 additional alcohol-related deaths by 2040, study says “The COVID-19 pandemic has had many unintended consequences with unknown long-term impact,” researchers said. The Hill By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech January 31, 2022 Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the spring of 2020, drinking among American adults has shot up. One study published in […]
TX: United States: Dram Shop Liability: Addressing The New “To Go” Rules In Texas
TX: United States: Dram Shop Liability: Addressing The New “To Go” Rules In Texas Mondaq by Michael Logan, Kane Russell Coleman Logan February 1, 2022 In our continuing series of articles addressing Dram Shop Liability in Texas, this article addresses “to go” alcohol sales. One thing the pandemic brought to Texas that may have been […]
A New Treatment for Alcoholism in Monkeys Could Help Humans Next
A New Treatment for Alcoholism in Monkeys Could Help Humans Next An old drug for diabetes and obesity might have a new life preventing cravings for booze. Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/ Neel V. Patel February 2, 2022 Nearly 15 million people in the U.S. alone have an alcohol use disorder, and about 95,000 people die every year […]
Brits in Ibiza and Mallorca limited to six drinks a day in drinking crackdown
Brits in Ibiza and Mallorca limited to six drinks a day in drinking crackdown Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ By Eloise Feilden January 31, 2022 In a bid to crack down on binge-drinking in Spain’s Balearic Islands, the local government has enforced new laws clamping down on public drunkenness by limiting partying Brits to just six drinks per […]
Va. launches largest commercial test of alcohol detection technology
Va. launches largest commercial test of alcohol detection technology WTOP News By Neal Augenstein December 8, 2021 Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles is spearheading the largest commercial test of technology that prevents a vehicle from moving forward if it detects the driver has had too much to drink. The Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety program is […]
Jamaica: Red Stripe to host forum on responsible alcohol consumption
Jamaica: Red Stripe to host forum on responsible alcohol consumption Loop December 9, 2021 As we approach the traditionally high consumption period of the festive season, Red Stripe and the Desnoes & Geddes (D&G) Foundation will host Responsible Living Now, a virtual knowledge forum on the responsible consumption of alcohol on Friday, December 10. Endorsed […]
Drink-spiking is at ‘epidemic’ levels in UK, campaigners tell MPs
Drink-spiking is at ‘epidemic’ levels in UK, campaigners tell MPs Up to 15% of women and 7% of men have been spiked with alcohol or drugs, select committee hears Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ January 12, 2022 Drink- and drug-spiking has reached “epidemic” levels in the UK and is now so common it can happen to anyone, campaigners have […]
More People Are Buying Their Booze Online Than Ever
More People Are Buying Their Booze Online Than Ever Innovation & Tech Today By Corey Noles January 12, 2022 Americans have been getting their booze in a new way since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. online alcohol sales reached $6.1 billion in 2021 with more growth expected in 2022, according to a report based […]
AK: The average Alaskan drank 603 alcoholic drinks in 2021 – 57% less than the previous year, survey reveals
AK: The average Alaskan drank 603 alcoholic drinks in 2021 – 57% less than the previous year, survey reveals Anchorage Press Press Release January 28, 2022 With a new outlook on the upcoming year, many drinkers tend to start off by declaring sobriety as a toast to Dry January. Following a year filled with financial […]
One-third to drink less or no alcohol in venues
One-third to drink less or no alcohol in venues News Nation USA January 12, 2022 An annual market report has revealed 31% of British consumers are aiming to drink less or no alcohol when they return to on-trade venues. Nearly three-quarters of respondents are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle The report, by mixer producer […]