Russia: Drunk drivers will risk a lifetime ban from driving, Russia has warned, in a new effort to reduce the number of fatalities on the country’s roadways.

Russia: Drunk drivers will risk a lifetime ban from driving, Russia has warned, in a new effort to reduce the number of fatalities on the country’s roadways. Brinkwire By Jonathan Edwards October 13, 2021 Moscow’s Kommersant reported on Tuesday, during a meeting of the government commission on road safety, that Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Marat […]

Another Round? What Really Happens When You Microdose Alcohol

Another Round? What Really Happens When You Microdose Alcohol IFLS By Harry Sumnall October 12, 2021 In Danish director Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film, Another Round, friends Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj agree to conduct a little experiment: they will stay moderately drunk throughout the day to see how it affects their social and professional performance. The […]

Nebraska program helping colleges prevent substance abuse

Nebraska program helping colleges prevent substance abuse Nebraska Today by Alyssa Amen | NUtech Ventures October 6, 2021 Parties all night. Sleeping all day. Optional class attendance. Incoming students may have misconceptions about their college experience — including how often their peers are using drugs and alcohol. An online program is using student-generated data to […]

Pandemic increased drinking: How to talk about it at work

Pandemic increased drinking: How to talk about it at work HR Morning By Rachel Mucha October 6, 2021 The past year and a half have been incredibly stressful and isolating for most people, and it’s no surprise many turned to alcohol to help cope. According to a study done by the National Institutes of Health, […]

Researchers slam 2019 study that said alcohol intake should be ‘zero’

Researchers slam 2019 study that said alcohol intake should be ‘zero’ (Additional Coverage) Source: https://nypost.com/ By Hannah Sparks October 6, 2021 Cheers to this new research. The jury has long been out – and in, and out and in again – over whether any amount of alcohol is safe to drink. And while many would […]

Unhealthy Alcohol Use Raises Mortality Rate in Cirrhosis Patients

Unhealthy Alcohol Use Raises Mortality Rate in Cirrhosis Patients The most severe outcomes occurred in patients with a history of unhealthy alcohol use. HCP Live Kenny Walter October 7, 2021 Alcohol use is directly tied to mortality rates and other negative liver disease outcomes for patients with cirrhosis. Among the negative effects of alcohol use […]

OH: ‘There cannot be any tolerance for hazing’

OH: ‘There cannot be any tolerance for hazing’ | Collin’s Law takes effect as Gov. DeWine tours BGSU The push for anti-hazing legislation was spurred on by Stone Foltz’s hazing death in March. WTOL 11 Author: Jay Skebba October 7, 2021 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Stricter penalties for hazing are now in place throughout Ohio […]