Europe: Booze-besotted Baltics wage war against the society-plaguing scourge: Alcohol
Europe: Booze-besotted Baltics wage war against the society-plaguing scourge: Alcohol The Baltic Times By Linas Jegelevicius June 1, 2016 Throughout a dozen years, the three Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and particularly Lithuania have sat on top of the international booze consumption rankings, but now efforts to clamp down on the misery are stepped […]
Australia: Call for national reforms to combat alcohol abuse
Australia: Call for national reforms to combat alcohol abuse SBS June 2, 2016 St. Vincent’s Health Australia is calling for higher alcohol taxes, nation-wide lockout laws, and a complete ban on alcohol sponsorship in sport. There’s no denying alcohol abuse is taxing on the community. With a federal election just around the corner, St […]
Alcohol sales allowed for first time at Women’s College World Series
Alcohol sales allowed for first time at Women’s College World Series Tulsa World By Kyle Fredrickson, The Oklahoman June 1, 2016 OKLAHOMA CITY – Voting Oklahomans will decide in November if the state will modernize its alcohol laws by allowing liquor stores to sell refrigerated full-strength beer. There will be no such wait for […]
NH: NH State House Roundup: College Drinking
NH: NH State House Roundup: College Drinking Union Leader By Garry Rayno, State House Bureau June 2, 2016 Lawmakers approved allowing liquor or beer to be sold and consumed in stadiums and skyboxes and during college sporting and other events. State law currently bans the sale of alcohol at all intercollegiate or interscholastic […]
IN: Complex rules for alcohol sales prompts in-depth review
IN: Complex rules for alcohol sales prompts in-depth review Goshen News By Maureen Hayden, Goshen News Statehouse Reporter June 3, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — A race-weekend ritual for those who live near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway involves stocking up beer the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500. That way, they’ll have plenty to sell to […]
Students help LCBO promote Don’t Drink and Drive campaign
Students help LCBO promote Don’t Drink and Drive campaign The Manitoulin Expositor By Expositor Staff June 3, 2016 GORE BAY—Charles C. McLean Public School (C.C. McLean) students supported the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to promote its ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign for the Victoria Day weekend. “The students made 150 bags that […]
Have scientists found a CURE for alcoholism? New virus can ‘repair the liver damage caused by drinking’
Have scientists found a CURE for alcoholism? New virus can ‘repair the liver damage caused by drinking’ Scientists have created a bespoke virus which can be sent into liver cells It targets damaged cells in the organ and converts them into healthy ones Could keep liver functioning longer – allowing patients […]
This Chicago doctor stumbled on a hidden epidemic of fetal brain damage (Excerpt)
This Chicago doctor stumbled on a hidden epidemic of fetal brain damage (Excerpt) PBS By Judith Graham, Stat May 31, 2016 CHICAGO — The agitated mom had three kids in foster care and she wanted them back. But she didn’t understand how to parent. She’d never worked. She had a short fuse. She was […]
The death of the boozy business lunch: British workers are too busy to leave their desks
The death of the boozy business lunch: British workers are too busy to leave their desks Source: The Telegraph Sam Dean 2 June 2016 The glory days of boozy business lunches are long gone because of the time restraints and financial pressures placed on British workers, a new report has claimed. Nearly […]
Millennials are show-offs when buying spirits
Millennials are show-offs when buying spirits Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 1st June, 2016 Millennials “like showing off” when it comes to spirits but brand loyalty remains high among this demographic, according to new market research. The report by Havas Media Group and Evolve Media, titled Behind the Bottle: An […]