Alcohol addiction is ruining older lives, too
Alcohol addiction is ruining older lives, too Source: The Guardian Clare Allan 1 September 2015 Problem drinking among older people is on the increase, with an estimated 20%-25% of over-65s drinking at unsafe levels, according to research published last week by the institute of psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience at King’s College London. Moreover, […]
Drinkers lose 22 hours of summer to hangovers
Drinkers lose 22 hours of summer to hangovers Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 1st September, 2015 New research has revealed that regular drinkers lose an average of 22 hours of summer to hangovers, with one in four admitting the hangover would stop them from going outside. The results of the […]
Daily pot smoking on U.S. college campuses at 35-year high: study
Daily pot smoking on U.S. college campuses at 35-year high: study Source: Reuters By Laila Kearney September 1, 2015 The number of U.S. college students smoking marijuana every day or nearly every day is greater than it has been in 35 years, according to a study released on Tuesday. Nearly 6 percent […]
Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water
Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water Source: LA Times By Geoffrey Mohan contact the reporter August 31st These days, the redwood-shaded creek by Laura and Ray Waldbaum’s house is a bone-dry path of rocks and gravel, its occasional stagnant pools a somber reminder of the salmon that once […]
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits Source: SmartBlog By Janet Forgrieve August 31st, 2015 Descriptions including “craft”, “small batch,” “custom,” “limited edition” and “artisan/artisanal” are more likely to influence the purchasing decisions of millennials than they are to sway older consumers, according to a recent Harris Poll. Chefs and restaurateurs […]
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears Alcohol businesses are seeing ‘phenomenal growth’ alongside marijuana industry in Colorado, dispelling concerns that consumers prefer pot over booze Source: The Guardian Scott Keyes in Denver Monday 31 August 2015 Underlying the debate over marijuana legalization has been an equally fierce […]
Illinois city to keep ‘habitual drunkard’ list to curb booze sales, fight public inebriation
Illinois city to keep ‘habitual drunkard’ list to curb booze sales, fight public inebriation Source: Associated Press Aug. 27, 2015 The police department in Illinois’ second largest city is going to compile a “habitual drunkard” list to help fight public intoxication. Aurora Police Department Sgt. Tom McNamara says the list will have […]
Champagne cork forces easyJet plane to make emergency landing
Champagne cork forces easyJet plane to make emergency landing An easyJet plane makes emergency landing after damage caused by champagne cork Source: The Telegraph By Nicola Harley 29 Aug 2015 An easyJet plane was forced to make an emergency landing after being damaged by a popping champagne cork. The cork smashed […]
Want to avoid a hangover? Don’t drink too much, scientists conclude
Want to avoid a hangover? Don’t drink too much, scientists conclude The only way to prevent a hangover is to drink less alcohol – drinking water or eating won’t help you avoid the pain Source: The Telegraph By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 28 Aug 2015 People who claim to be immune to […]
TABC to conduct ‘minor stings’ in college towns in hopes of cutting off booze sales to kids
TABC to conduct ‘minor stings’ in college towns in hopes of cutting off booze sales to kids The Dallas Morning News By Robert Wilonsky August 24, 2015 In news sure to sober up any under-age college student, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it’s about to pour out a sting targeting retailers who sell […]