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 […]
Parents of baby who died wedged between wall and bed while they went on drinking binge will not face charges (Excerpt)
Parents of baby who died wedged between wall and bed while they went on drinking binge will not face charges (Excerpt) Source: The Telegraph 6 April 2016 The parents of a month-old baby who died as they went on a 24-hour Christmas drinking binge and forgot where they had left him have avoided […]
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 […]
Increased alcohol availability in places like Starbucks should concern Canadians: experts
Increased alcohol availability in places like Starbucks should concern Canadians: experts Source: Global News By Adam Miller April 5, 2016 Starbucks is now selling beer and wine in some of its Toronto locations, but health experts are warning of the potential harmful effects the increased availability of alcohol can have on society and […]
NCSLA 2016 Annual Conference presents – “A Blueprint To The Future”
NCSLA 2016 Annual Conference presents – “A Blueprint To The Future” Source: NCSLA April 5, 2016 The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, Incorporated (NCSLA) will assemble June 26-29th at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for its 2016 annual meeting and conference. Serving as conference host is the Illinois Liquor Control Commission […]
U.S. troops in Japan face tough new alcohol limits
U.S. troops in Japan face tough new alcohol limits Source: Marine Corp Times Jeff Schogol April 5, 2016 New rules on military bases in Japan make it more likely that U.S. troops will be arrested if they drink and drive. On Monday, the military lowered the allowable blood alcohol content level to […]
India: Indian state, wanting ‘social change’, abruptly bans all alcohol sales
India: Indian state, wanting ‘social change’, abruptly bans all alcohol sales Source: Fox News April 05, 2016 The Indian state of Bihar completely banned the sale of alcohol in a surprise move Tuesday, including liquor at bars and hotels. The state government had announced an end to sales of locally brewed liquor […]
Oklahoma: Time running out for wine and beer sales in grocery stores
Oklahoma: Time running out for wine and beer sales in grocery stores Source: KFOR April 4, 2016 The clock is ticking for legislation seeking a statewide vote on full-strength beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores. Senate Joint Resolution 68 must make it out of a House of Representatives committee this […]
Jack Astor’s introduces coin-operated beer taps
Jack Astor’s introduces coin-operated beer taps Source: DBR 04 April 2016 Jack Astor’s launches coin-operated tabletop beer taps in restaurants across the country. This first-of-its-kind innovation is designed to make beer more accessible to guests and meet rising consumer demand for immediacy and unique experiences. According to informal research conducted by […]
Minors could face jail time in UAE for illegal alcohol consumption
Minors could face jail time in UAE for illegal alcohol consumption Source: The National Jennifer Bell April 2, 2016 ABU DHABI – Punishments for illegal alcohol consumption can be as strict as a six-month jail term and Dh5,000 fine – regardless of whether the offender is a minor, a lawyer warns. Hassan […]