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 […]
Mintel predicts four consumer trends for 2016
Mintel predicts four consumer trends for 2016 Source: NRN Bret Thorn Oct 16, 2015 Technological advances are making life both easier and more fast-paced for Americans, who are trying to do more while seeking balance in their lives, according to Mintel. In a new report, the research firm’s consumer trend consultants Stacy […]
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths Source: Healthline News October 15, 2015 Over the years state legislators in the United States have passed a number of policies aimed at limiting the consumption of alcohol in an effort to reduce health and public safety issues. A new study suggests that these […]
Being Hung Over at Work Costs the U.S. $77 Billion a Year
Being Hung Over at Work Costs the U.S. $77 Billion a Year New estimates say excess alcohol consumption cost the U.S. economy a quarter-trillion dollars in 2010. Source: Bloomberg Business John Tozzi October 15, 2015 Drinking too much has well-known personal costs-headaches, nausea, and regrettable 4 a.m. text messages. The Centers […]
TN: Airport considering new alcohol regulations
TN: Airport considering new alcohol regulations Business Journals October 16, 2015 Get your to-go cups ready. Memphis International Airport passengers may soon be able to walk the concourses with an adult beverage in hand. Brian Kuhn, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority general counsel, has been tasked with exploring regulations to make Memphis International’s […]
MA: Fireball, Bud Light, and the T Lifting the MBTA’s ban on alcohol ads is a bad idea
MA: Fireball, Bud Light, and the T Lifting the MBTA’s ban on alcohol ads is a bad idea The Crimson By The Crimson Staff October 15, 2015 Bacardi and Smirnoff advertisements may be coming soon to a T stop near you. After three years, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering reversing its policy […]
Canada: Drunk driving laws in B.C. upheld by Supreme Court of Canada
Canada: Drunk driving laws in B.C. upheld by Supreme Court of Canada Case challenged automatic driving bans, car impoundments for those who blow over .08 on screening device CBC News October 16, 2015 B.C.s policy of handing out automatic roadside prohibitions to drivers who test over the legal limit for alcohol is constitutional, the […]
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths
Tougher Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Cirrhosis Deaths Healthline Written by Shawn Radcliffe October 15, 2015 Over the years state legislators in the United States have passed a number of policies aimed at limiting the consumption of alcohol in an effort to reduce health and public safety issues. A new study suggests that […]