Why You Couldn’t See a Liquor Ad on TV For Half of the 20th Century
Why You Couldn’t See a Liquor Ad on TV For Half of the 20th Century Source: VinePair Vicki Denig November 10, 2016 Picture this: It’s a weeknight evening after a long day at work. You come home, order some take-out, and fall back onto the couch for some late-night entertainment. The commercial break […]
A beer a day helps prevent stroke and heart disease, new study suggests
A beer a day helps prevent stroke and heart disease, new study suggests Source: The Telegraph Henry Bodkin 13 November 2016 A pint of beer a day could help reduce the risk of having a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease, new research has found. A study of 80,000 adults found the natural decline […]
Scotland: Scots NHS bosses suggest alcohol sale ban before 5pm
Scotland: Scots NHS bosses suggest alcohol sale ban before 5pm Source: scotsman.com Lizzy Buchan 06 November 2016 Shops could be told to stop selling alcohol during the day under new NHS proposals to curb the harm caused by drinking. Public health experts from NHS Shetland suggested that sales of drink should be banned until late […]
Reckless father criticised over ‘life threatening’ stunt after he films himself DOWNING an entire bottle of vodka in just 8.6 seconds
Reckless father criticised over ‘life threatening’ stunt after he films himself DOWNING an entire bottle of vodka in just 8.6 seconds Andi Doherty can be seen wretching after he completes the challenge Guinness refuse to accept the record, which has been labelled ‘lunacy’ He has previously posted videos with his friend Marco Pierre White Jnr […]
Why we reach for the bottle when we feel stressed out: Alcohol fools the brain into thinking it is releasing chemicals that calm us down
Why we reach for the bottle when we feel stressed out: Alcohol fools the brain into thinking it is releasing chemicals that calm us down Increased stress levels alter the brain’s chemical make-up by changing what it thinks it needs to survive according to new research by scientists The brain is tricked into thinking alcohol […]
Ignore the booze-shaming, ladies
Ignore the booze-shaming, ladies Source: The Hill By Sarah Longwell, managing director of the American Beverage Institute 11/07/16 Last week was Halloween, but the scariest part of the day was Karin Agness’ column telling women to “put down the glass” because we now consume alcohol at levels on par with our male American counterparts. Women […]
The People Have Spoken & Pot Prevails
The People Have Spoken & Pot Prevails Source: Cowen and Company November 9th The Cowen Insight Post election, we offer a summary of results from the ballot initiatives impacting our coverage across cannabis, tobacco and soda. Cannabis results were encouraging, with 8 of 9 states likely passing their respective measures. As expected, California passed the […]
Utah: Oklahoma beer vote passes and it could have an impact on 3.2 beer in Utah
Utah: Oklahoma beer vote passes and it could have an impact on 3.2 beer in Utah Source: Fox13 November 9, 2016 Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control told FOX 13 it is studying the impact of a ballot initiative that modernizes Oklahoma’s liquor laws, which could have a significant impact on our state’s beer laws. […]
Oklahoma: Voters to wait years for full-strength beer at grocery stores after state question passage
Oklahoma: Voters to wait years for full-strength beer at grocery stores after state question passage Source: Fox23 by: Rick Maranon Nov 9, 2016 Oklahomans will not see the results of State Question 792 until Oct. 2018. Legislators say this allows voters and legislators to work out any issues with the quesiton. State Question […]
Illinois: Ind. wine dealer challenges Illinois law barring importation of alcoholic beverages
Illinois: Ind. wine dealer challenges Illinois law barring importation of alcoholic beverages Source: Legal Newsline John Breslin Nov. 9, 2016 Illinois officials aren’t commenting on a challenge to the laws barring retailers from importing wine and other alcoholic beverages into the state. The legal challenge, by an Indiana wine dealer and two […]