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Tools You Can Use A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA developed this guide to support adults-parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, and other youth mentors-in their efforts to help children aged 7 to 18 make good decisions, feel safe and protected, and […]
Georgia: Bill would allow distillers to sell liquor on-site
Georgia: Bill would allow distillers to sell liquor on-site Source: AJC.com Aaron Gould Sheinin Jan. 12, 2017 Georgia’s craft liquor distillers would be allowed to sell limited amounts of their products directly to consumers under legislation filed in the state House on Thursday. House Bill 60, sponsored by Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah, […]
Washington: Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills
Washington: Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills Source: Mercury News January 11, 2017 A proposed measure in Washington state would allow wine lovers to fill reusable containers known as growlers from taps at grocery stores, wine boutiques and other places licensed to sell wine in the state. House Bill 1039, […]
Kansas: Liquor stores call Brownback’s proposed tax increase ‘devastating’
Kansas: Liquor stores call Brownback’s proposed tax increase ‘devastating’ Liquor stores on the Kansas side of the state line say Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to double the tax on liquor from 8 percent to 16 percent would be devastating. Source: KC Star BY HUNTER WOODALL January 11th Steve Faust said he wasn’t […]
UKVA and EWP urge government to crack down on “large quantities of wine” being smuggled into the UK
UKVA and EWP urge government to crack down on “large quantities of wine” being smuggled into the UK Source: harpers.co.uk Barnaby Eales 11 Jan 2017 The UK wine industry has urged the government to crack down on excise duty tax evasion carried out via the smuggling onto the UK commercial drinks market of […]
TABC: Illegal alcohol sales on social media a growing problem
TABC: Illegal alcohol sales on social media a growing problem The TABC is warning parents there is a growing problem with online alcohol sales and liquor falling into the wrong hands. Source: WFAA January 10, 2017 A stroll through sites like Facebook and Craigslist show booze that’s up for grabs. But what’s […]
Michigan Bill Will Crack Down on Illegal Wine Shipments, WSWA CEO Says
Michigan Bill Will Crack Down on Illegal Wine Shipments, WSWA CEO Says Wholesaler Association Applauds Governor’s Signature Source: WSWA January 11, 2017 A bill passed by the Michigan Legislature will help law enforcement and state tax authorities crack down on illegal wine shipments, a move praised today by Craig Wolf, President and […]
Siberian Death Toll From Alcohol Poisoning Rises To 76
Siberian Death Toll From Alcohol Poisoning Rises To 76 Source: Radio Free Europe January 09, 2017 The death toll resulting from dozens of people drinking poisonous bath lotion in Siberia’s Irkutsk region since December 17 has risen to at least 76. Russian regional health officials said on January 9 that three other […]
ABA dismisses calls for alcohol advertising ban
ABA dismisses calls for alcohol advertising ban Source: TheShout By Andy Young 11/01/2017 Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has said that new calls for a blanket ban on alcohol advertising and marketing are not based on fact, adding that they also ignore government statistics that show underage drinking is declining. The calls came […]
How wine before dinner makes you eat more: ‘Aperitif effect’ puts your brain into starvation mode
How wine before dinner makes you eat more: ‘Aperitif effect’ puts your brain into starvation mode Scientists discover alcohol makes you hungrier because it tricks your brain A British study led by London’s Francis Crick Institute discovered the insight They said alcohol fires up neurons in brains which are activated by starvation Increased hungier […]