Four Charged After Student’s Hazing Death
Four Charged After Student’s Hazing Death More arrests are expected in the coming weeks Source: WSJ By Mike Vilensky Oct. 22, 2015 Four former University at Albany-SUNY students were charged with hazing this week in connection with an alcohol-related death stemming from a fraternity initiation ritual, the Albany Police Department said on […]
Nebraska: Liquor regulators say restricting certain alcohol sales would help more than Whiteclay
Nebraska: Liquor regulators say restricting certain alcohol sales would help more than Whiteclay Source: Journal Star By Riley Johnson October 21st Giving the state the power to restrict alcohol sales in certain areas could help solve problems in more than just Whiteclay, Nebraska Liquor Commission officials said Wednesday. Commissioners recommended the Legislature […]
Muslim Workers Win $240K For Refusing To Transport Beer
Muslim Workers Win $240K For Refusing To Transport Beer Source: Law360 By Kelly Knaub October 21, 2015 An Illinois federal jury Tuesday awarded $240,000 to two Muslim men fired from Star Transport Inc. for refusing to transport beer because of their beliefs, in a case brought against the company by the U.S. Equal […]
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 […]