Scientists hope ‘supermouse’ can’t get drunk
Scientists hope ‘supermouse’ can’t get drunk Lexington Herald Leader By Marty Toohey November 30, 2015 A group of University of Texas researchers think they could unlock new treatments for alcohol abuse with a novel experiment: creating a “supermouse” that cannot get drunk. The difficulty treating the often-debilitating symptoms of alcohol abuse stems partly […]
Mixed drinks with diet beverages may boost breath alcohol levels
Mixed drinks with diet beverages may boost breath alcohol levels FOX News By Joseph Capaque November 30, 2015 People who mix alcohol and diet drinks end up with more alcohol on their breath, according to a new study. People who drank vodka mixed with diet soda had higher alcohol concentrations on their breath than […]
Malaysia says it plans to raise age for drinking alcohol
Malaysia says it plans to raise age for drinking alcohol Yahoo News December 1, 2015 GENEVA (Reuters) – Malaysia plans to raise the minimum age for alcohol consumption from 18 to 21, it said in a filing to the World Trade Organization on Tuesday. It did not say when the change would take […]
Canada: Nunavut government to create “responsible drinking” campaign
Canada: Nunavut government to create “responsible drinking” campaign “Strengthening community empowerment to deal with alcohol related issues” Nunatsiaq Online By Brian Pehora November 30, 2015 The Government of Nunavut is looking for a contractor to put together a plan to “raise awareness and educate Nunavummiut on the socially responsible use of alcohol.” A […]
Judge’s anger at being ‘unable to protect public’ from serial drink-driver who is a ‘death in waiting’
Judge’s anger at being ‘unable to protect public’ from serial drink-driver who is a ‘death in waiting’ Birmingham judge bemoans sentencing powers that leave him unable to impose a ‘sentence that is deserved’ in case of ‘deadly’ drink-driver Source: The Telegraph 1 Dec 2015 A judge has criticised the criminal justice system after he […]
Hispanic Groups Differ in Drinking Rates, Alcohol-Related Problems: Expert
Hispanic Groups Differ in Drinking Rates, Alcohol-Related Problems: Expert /BY CELIA VIMONT December 2nd, 2015/ 1 Hispanic Groups Differ in Drinking Rates, Alcohol-Related Problems- Join Together News Service from the Partnership for Drug-Free KidsNot all Hispanic groups are equal when it comes to drinking and alcohol-related problems, according to an expert who has been studying […]
Do YOU need to go on a DRIET? People who consume more than a large glass of wine a day would find their mood, skin and nails improve with a ‘drinking diet’
Do YOU need to go on a DRIET? People who consume more than a large glass of wine a day would find their mood, skin and nails improve with a ‘drinking diet’ NHS guidelines state women should drink now more than 2/3 units a day – one glass of wine – and men […]
Why do you get a headache after drinking red wine?
Why do you get a headache after drinking red wine? Source: NorthJersey.com By SOPHIA F. GOTTFRIED December 3, 2015 Love red wine but, alas, it doesn’t love you back? After drinking a glass, instead of feeling mellow, you feel a headache. Why? The answer, it turns out, is as complex as wine itself. […]
Vending machine sells whole crates of beer
Vending machine sells whole crates of beer Source: the drinks business by Neal Baker 2nd December, 2015 While vending machines are now a staple sight everywhere from hospitals to schools and offices, we’re pretty sure you’ve never seen one like this before (unless you’re Belgian, of course). Sweets, chocolates, crisps and fizzy […]
How To Hold A Holiday Party Without Inviting Legal Hassles
How To Hold A Holiday Party Without Inviting Legal Hassles Source: Law360 By Aaron Vehling December 2, 2015 Holiday parties are a time-honored tradition for many companies, but such celebrations could invite bias and harassment claims, in addition to other possible legal issues. Employers and their employees alike can see these festivities […]