Total Number of U.S. Breweries Hits 4,144
Total Number of U.S. Breweries Hits 4,144 Source: Brewbound Jane Lothrop Dec. 2, 2015 It only took 142 years, but the U.S. craft beer industry has finally set a new record. The Brewers Association announced today that as of Nov. 30, there are 4,144 breweries operating in the country, surpassing the previous record […]
Binge drinking vs drinking every day: which is more damaging to your health?
Binge drinking vs drinking every day: which is more damaging to your health? ABC.net.au By Bianca Nogrady November 30, 2015 The toll that binge drinking takes on our society is well known, but perhaps less obvious is the impact of the more socially acceptable twin; steady, regular drinking. A leading alcohol researcher has […]
The most dangerous states to drive in (Excerpt)
The most dangerous states to drive in (Excerpt) USA Today By Sam Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. December 1, 2015 The number of fatal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents has dropped significantly over the last 10 years. In 2003, 42,884 were killed in motor vehicle accidents. By 2013, that number dropped to 32,719. While […]
Do Recovered Alcoholics “Come Out” or “Just Say No” in Social Situations?
Do Recovered Alcoholics “Come Out” or “Just Say No” in Social Situations? Posted November 23, 2015 in Living with Addiction, Roundtable Discussion by Anne Fletcher More than 23 million people are estimated to be in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. With prominent individuals like former Congressman Patrick Kennedy “coming […]
Regular US wine drinkers to reach over 100m by 2025
Regular US wine drinkers to reach over 100m by 2025 Source: Decanter Richard Woodard November 30, 2015 ‘Next-Gen’ consumers are set to swell the number of regular wine drinkers in the US to well over 100m over the next decade, according to a new report. The number of regular wine drinkers in […]
US to gain 16m more wine drinkers – research (Excerpt)
US to gain 16m more wine drinkers – research (Excerpt) Source: Just-Drinks By Lucy Britner 30 November 2015 The US is to gain 16m more drinkers over the next ten years as the next generation comes of age, according to a study. A report from Wine Intelligence, released late last week, suggests […]
Burger King wins UK alcohol licence
Burger King wins UK alcohol licence Source: The Spirits Business by Kristiane Sherry 30th November, 2015 Burger King is thought to be the first UK’s first fast-food restaurant chain to be awarded an alcohol licence, despite opposition from police. The company’s Bury St Edmunds branch in Suffolk will be the first to […]
One in five will drink and drive this Christmas
One in five will drink and drive this Christmas Young drivers and those aged 55-64 are most likely to drink alcohol and drive this festive season Source: The Telegraph 26 November 2015 One in five motorists has admitted that they are likely to drink and drive over the festive season, despite more […]
India: Liquor ban in Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces ban from April next year
India: Liquor ban in Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces ban from April next year Nitish Kumar said the poorest of the poor had been consuming liquor, badly hitting their families and their children’s education. Source: The Indian Express Written by Santosh Singh November 27, 2015 FULFILLING HIS poll promise, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar […]
India’s third most populous state to ban alcohol
India’s third most populous state to ban alcohol Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 27th November, 2015 Bihar, India’s third biggest state by population, is set to become the latest region to completely ban the sale and consumption of alcohol next year. Bihar’s chief minister, Nitish Kumar, said that he intended […]