Supreme Court dubious of drivers being allowed to refuse alcohol tests
Supreme Court dubious of drivers being allowed to refuse alcohol tests CBS News April 20, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Supreme Court is expressing doubts about laws in at least a dozen states that make it a crime for people suspected of drunken driving to refuse to take alcohol tests. The justices heard arguments Wednesday […]
Sober is the new drunk: why millennials are ditching bar crawls for juice crawls Is being sober finally trendy?
Sober is the new drunk: why millennials are ditching bar crawls for juice crawls Is being sober finally trendy? Juice crawls are just one of many booze-free events in the US catering to millennials who are ditching the hooch in favor of clarity the guardian By Angelina Chapin April 21, 2016 On a […]
British drinking culture mixes moderation and excess, our new study shows
British drinking culture mixes moderation and excess, our new study shows Econotimes April 21, 2016 One of the most common refrains in alcohol policy debates is that we need to change our drinking culture. Used by politicians, the alcohol industry and, occasionally, public health advocates, it refers to a belief that the society in […]
Banned slogans: from the obscene to the ridiculous (Excerpt)
—— Banned slogans: from the obscene to the ridiculous (Excerpt) Source: NewsTalk April 20, 2016 From iconic, long-lasting lines from the likes of Cadbury and Guinness to occasionally offensive tags and ridiculous puns, here’s a short trip through five of the most notable slogans now residing solely on the Great Billboard In The Sky… Guinness […]
2 from Dallas area charged in alcohol-poisoning death of Irving teen at Texas Tech frat party
2 from Dallas area charged in alcohol-poisoning death of Irving teen at Texas Tech frat party Source: Dallas Morning News Tom Steele April 20, 2016 Two North Texan men were arrested this week in connection with the 2014 alcohol-poisoning death of a Texas Tech University freshman from Irving. Eric Spenk, 23, of Plano was arrested […]
Definition of Standard Drink Varies Greatly Among Nations: Study
Definition of Standard Drink Varies Greatly Among Nations: Study BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF April 19th, 2016/ 0 The definition of a standard alcoholic drink varies greatly from country to country, according to a new study. The definition of unhealthy drinking also differs, CNN reports. The study, published in Addiction, looked at the definition […]
Study finds 60 per cent of Australia’s bottle shops sell alcohol to teens without checking ID
Study finds 60 per cent of Australia’s bottle shops sell alcohol to teens without checking ID MedicalXpress April 21, 2016 More than half of Australia’s bottle shops are selling alcohol to teenagers without checking their age, a Deakin University study has found. Researchers with Deakin’s Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED) […]
Alcohol ‘strongly’ linked to stomach cancer
Alcohol ‘strongly’ linked to stomach cancer Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 21st April, 2016 There is “strong evidence” that consuming three or more alcoholic drinks per day “significantly increases” the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). New research reveals just […]
Colorado: Senator seeks compromise on grocery store beer
Colorado: Senator seeks compromise on grocery store beer Source: The Coloradoan Nick Coltrain April 21, 2016 A state senator is drafting a “provocative” bill he hopes will bring together liquor stores, grocers and other parties invested in the debate over where full-strength beer and wine can be sold in Colorado, potentially stopping a […]
Marijuana Cocktails?
Marijuana Cocktails? South Florida Distillers Want to Make Florida’s First Cannabis-Infused Rum Source: New Times By Nicole Danna April 20, 2016 Though it’s becoming increasingly legal to possess it, smoke it, eat it, and even sell it in medicinal, recreational, or retail settings, there’s still one thing you can’t do with cannabis. […]