MUP debate ‘driven wedge’ between groups
MUP debate ‘driven wedge’ between groups Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 21st October, 2015 The debate around minimum pricing on alcohol has had the “regrettable” effect of “driving a wedge” between drinks groups, lawmakers and health lobbyists, according to the head of Spirits Europe. Speaking to The Spirits Business, Paul […]
Marijuana Use in U.S. Doubled Over Recent 10-Year Period
Marijuana Use in U.S. Doubled Over Recent 10-Year Period About 3 in 10 users are abusing or dependent on the drug, according to a new study Source: WSJ By Shirley S. Wang Oct. 21, 2015 The use of marijuana in the U.S. doubled over a recent 10-year period, and about 3 in […]
Ben & Jerry’s is making craft beer ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s is making craft beer ice cream Source: Fortune by Chris Morris October 21, 2015 Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing and Vermont ice cream baron Ben & Jerry’s are making their recently announced partnership a double dip. The companies on Wednesday announced plans to introduce Salted Caramel Brown-ie Ale – a […]
Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana
Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Source: Public Action Management By Pamela Erickson and Lise Gervais October 20th As marijuana becomes legal for recreational use in more states, it is likely more people will use it with alcohol. What do we know about combining these substances? What are the physiological effects and is there a […]
After USA TODAY reveals problems, Army revises drug, alcohol abuse program
After USA TODAY reveals problems, Army revises drug, alcohol abuse program Source: USA Today Gregg Zoroya October 20, 2015 The Army is placing medical officials in charge of substance abuse treatment for soldiers in the wake of a USA TODAY investigation that uncovered poor treatment and a spike in suicides among those suffering […]
Go teetotal to reduce dementia risks, NHS says
Go teetotal to reduce dementia risks, NHS says Official NHS advice on prevention of dementia warns ‘there is no safe level of alcohol consumption’ which does not increase risk of the condition Source: The Telegraph By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor 21 Oct 2015 Middle-aged people should go teetotal to reduce the risk […]
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems
SWA’s Frost Wants to Help Solve Alcohol Abuse Problems Source: WhiskyCast Mark Gillespie October 18, 2015 “There’s definitely more to be done, and we, the industry, want to be part of making that better,” says Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost of Scotland’s alcohol abuse problem. To the industry’s critics, that’s like […]
During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn
During pregnancy, don’t drink a drop of alcohol, pediatricians warn Source: Chicago Tribune October 20, 2015 While some studies have hinted that a little alcohol might be harmless during pregnancy, a leading U.S. pediatricians group has issued a new warning that no amount of drinking is safe while pregnant. “The only guarantee […]
Americans are drinking themselves to death – and alcohol is ruining more lives than all other drugs combined
Americans are drinking themselves to death – and alcohol is ruining more lives than all other drugs combined Source: Raw Story Kali Holloway 20 Oct 2015 While our current political conversations often involve concerned discussions about marijuana’s imagined dangers or potential benefits (recall that the most recent Republican and Democratic debates both dedicated […]
Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC
Excessive drinking cost $249bn to US economy: CDC?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” / Source: DBR 19 October 2015 Excessive alcohol consumption affected the US economy to the tune of $249bn or $2.05 per drink in 2010, compared to $223.5bn, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006, a study by the Centers for […]