Public opinion divided on advertising and sponsorship rules for alcohol brands
Public opinion divided on advertising and sponsorship rules for alcohol brands Source: BeverageDaily.com Rachel Arthur September 20, 2016 Should alcohol brands be allowed to advertise on television? Should they be able to sponsor sporting events? A survey into British attitudes has found public opinion is divided on these issues. Advertising standards for […]
Britons back lower drink driving limit
Britons back lower drink driving limit Source: The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers 20th September, 2016 More than three quarters of the British public believe the current legal drink-drive limit should be reduced, while the “majority” support an introduction of minimum unit pricing, according to new research. A study, commissioned by Public […]
One Glass of Wine a Day May Hurt Heart, Not Help
One Glass of Wine a Day May Hurt Heart, Not Help Source: wspa.com By Robert Kittle September 19th A new study has found that one glass of wine a day may actually hurt your heart, running counter to other studies that say it helps it. The study, done by researchers at the […]
8 Alcohol Jobs You Never Knew Existed
8 Alcohol Jobs You Never Knew Existed Source: VinePair Nick Hines September 19th A lot of human energy goes into the production and sales of alcohol. Pretty much everyone of legal drinking age knows about the basics – the brewers, winemakers, bartenders and shop owners – but there is a wide swath of […]
What’s the Hottest New Thing in Craft Cocktails? Ice Cubes
What’s the Hottest New Thing in Craft Cocktails? Ice Cubes Source: wsj.com Rachel Witkowski Sept. 19, 2016 The world of high-end cocktails is being stirred by a development that would have been unthinkable in years past. Bartenders want to put ice cubes in the drinks. They have tried giant balls of […]
Canada: The AGLC’s DrinkSense campaign takes a multi-faceted approach to alcohol education
Canada: The AGLC’s DrinkSense campaign takes a multi-faceted approach to alcohol education Edmonton Examiner By Ramin Ostad September 14, 2016 Whether it’s a Christmas party, Thanksgiving dinner, New Year’s Eve, a birthday party, or just a gathering of friends, there is no shortage of occasions where people are encouraged to drink alcohol. Despite […]
United Kingdom: Doctors criticise alcohol minimum pricing block
United Kingdom: Doctors criticise alcohol minimum pricing block BBC News September 15, 2016 Doctors have criticised a block on moves to stop alcohol being sold “cheaper than water” in Wales after MPs refused to devolve pricing powers. The Welsh Government wants to set a minimum 50p charge per unit of drink. But […]
The Negative Impact Of Alcohol In The Workplace
The Negative Impact Of Alcohol In The Workplace Source: Huffington Post Brian Hughes 09/16/2016 Alcohol’s reputation as a means to lower inhibitions, take the edge off stress and worries, and temporarily boost feelings of self-confidence can make it a charming companion in good times and bad. However, excessive drinking is too often a […]
Drinking alcohol daily may enlarge heart chamber; lead to atrial fibrillation
Drinking alcohol daily may enlarge heart chamber; lead to atrial fibrillation Health Canal September 15, 2016 Daily, long-term alcohol consumption was associated with a five percent higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Part of the underlying mechanism may be due to enlargement of upper left heart chamber. DALLAS — Despite the common perception […]
To curb binge drinking, follow Israel’s lead (Opinion)
To curb binge drinking, follow Israel’s lead (Opinion) Jewish Journal By Lauren Sonnenberg September 14, 2016 The scene outside a bar in Tel Aviv looks very different from the scene outside a college party in the United States. Young American college kids may spend their evenings slumped over a curb, with heads in […]