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, […]
NY: Survey: New Yorkers tend to ‘blackout’ more than national average when it comes to drinking
NY: Survey: New Yorkers tend to ‘blackout’ more than national average when it comes to drinking My Twien Tiers by Jack Summers October 6, 2021 NEW YORK (NEWS10) — Many people enjoy the occasional drink while celebrating with friends, relaxing after a long week or when going out. Although, when it comes to balance, a […]
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 […]
History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns
History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns UC Davis Health October 7, 2021 (SACRAMENTO) – Access to firearms is a known risk factor for suicide, but new research from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) finds that, among handgun purchasers, those with a history of alcohol […]
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 […]
OR: Oregon soon will license tobacco, e-cigarette retailers, much like alcohol, to curb youth use
OR: Oregon soon will license tobacco, e-cigarette retailers, much like alcohol, to curb youth use Oregon-Northwest By KTVZ news sources October 7, 2021 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Preventing commercial tobacco sales and marketing to youth will be easier across Oregon beginning in January, as the state enacts a licensing program for tobacco and e-cigarette sales. […]
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About As companies roll out the pink beer in October to raise awareness of the disease, one group is urging young women to think twice. WIRED By Michele Cohen Marill October 5, 2021 AS OCTOBER USHERS in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social […]
How is alcohol-free beer really made? We ask the experts
How is alcohol-free beer really made? We ask the experts The Drinks Business By Eloise Feilden October 4, 2021 With a growing awareness of what we put in our bodies, and health-consciousness on the rise, low- and no-ABV drinks are becoming more and more in vogue. But when it comes to alcohol-free beer, how is […]
A Sober Curious Movement Builds Online, Targeting ‘Gray Area’ Drinking
A Sober Curious Movement Builds Online, Targeting ‘Gray Area’ Drinking After a pandemic surge in alcohol consumption, new services promise to help drinkers cut back-either temporarily or for good Source: https://www.wsj.com/ October 4, 2021 During lockdowns, millions of Americans marked the end of the day with cocktails. Now, as daily routines resume, some are trying […]