Analysis: Alcohol is America’s biggest drug threat

Analysis: Alcohol is America’s biggest drug threat   76 percent of survey respondents call it a serious problem   Compared to heroin, the typical American is more likely to see the negative effects of alcohol in their daily lives.   Source: Fredericksburg.com BY CHRISTOPHER INGRAHAM / THE WASHINGTON POST April 10, 2016   America’s communities […]

VA: Virginia ABC Joins Latino Coalition to Bolster Understanding of Alcohol Laws

VA: Virginia ABC Joins Latino Coalition to Bolster Understanding of Alcohol Laws   Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Release April 8, 2016 RICHMOND – Laws and cultural traditions surrounding alcohol differ throughout the world. In an effort to familiarize those who come to Virginia from other countries with the commonwealth’s alcohol laws, Virginia ABC […]

Upgrade cheap beer with new ‘beer drops’

Upgrade cheap beer with new ‘beer drops’   Buffalo News By Samantha Christmann, News Staff Reporter April 8, 2016 A Kenmore company wants to help you gussy up your cheap beer. Mad Hops makes Flavored Brew Drops, designed to be squirted into inexpensive, mass-produced beers to make them taste more like craft beer. The idea […]

Beer Institute, Brewers, Beer Importers Recognize Alcohol Awareness Month

Beer Institute, Brewers, Beer Importers Recognize Alcohol Awareness Month   Industry marks significant progress in reducing underage drinking   Beer Institute PRNewswire April 7, 2016 WASHINGTON – During the month of April, the Beer Institute along with brewers and beer importers will recognize Alcohol Awareness Month and mark the significant progress being made in reducing […]

Iowa: Governor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Iowa: Governor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month   Source: Iowa ABD April 7th   Governor Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation establishing April as Alcohol Awareness Month in Iowa.   “In order for Iowa to continue leading the nation in supporting healthy lifestyles, we must keep educating our young people on the potential perils […]

Report: German teens turning away from drugs, alcohol (Excerpt)

Report: German teens turning away from drugs, alcohol (Excerpt)   Source: DW April 6th   A comprehensive health study in Germany has found that drug and alcohol abuse by young people is at an all-time low. Officials warn, however, that binge drinking remains a rampant problem.   A new report released on Wednesday offered some […]