New Zealand: Time to get tough on supermarkets and liquor
New Zealand: Time to get tough on supermarkets and liquor Source: Stuff Editorial July 21, 2015 Supermarkets are at the centre of the alcohol problem. They provide super-cheap liquor at places where everyone can buy it. They also use their well-honed marketing skills to get the greatest sales. The liquor has traditionally been […]
Police: 4 Killed in NY Wine Country When Pickup Hits Limo
Police: 4 Killed in NY Wine Country When Pickup Hits Limo Source: ABC News Jul 19, 2015 A 55-year-old Long Island man pleaded not guilty Sunday to driving while intoxicated after his pickup truck crashed into a limousine carrying eight young women, killing four, law enforcement officials said. The group – friends […]
Group wants ‘alcohol does not equal consent’ label on beer, wine and liquor bottles
Group wants ‘alcohol does not equal consent’ label on beer, wine and liquor bottles Idea inspired by warnings on cigarette packages, says McGill student behind campaign Source: CBC News Jul 20, 2015 When a major U.S. brewer marketed one of its brands as “the perfect beer for removing ‘no’ from your vocabulary […]
Drinking alcohol may raise women’s blood pressure, researchers find
Drinking alcohol may raise women’s blood pressure, researchers find Source: Duluth News Tribune By Kathryn Doyle, Reuters Today July 20, 2015 Just two drinks a day could raise a woman’s blood pressure enough to put her at risk for hypertension, Australian researchers say. Past studies have shown that drinking alcohol raises men’s […]
Expert says cargo of liquor stolen in Athens (Georgia) most likely in South Florida black market
Expert says cargo of liquor stolen in Athens (Georgia) most likely in South Florida black market Source: Online Athens By Wayne Ford July 20, 2015 The $100,000 worth of liquor and wine aboard a tractor-trailer rig that was stolen in Athens on June 27 was most likely taken to South Florida by an […]
‘Romantic jealousy’ causes alcohol problems
‘Romantic jealousy’ causes alcohol problems Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 17th July, 2015 People who experience “romantic jealousy” are more likely to drink alcohol to “cope”, according to new research. The study found that people whose self-esteem relies on their relationship turn to alcohol to cope if they feel jealous […]
Powdered alcohol: Will it encourage a shake-up of regulations?
Powdered alcohol: Will it encourage a shake-up of regulations? Source: Beverage Daily By Rachel Arthur 16-Jul-2015 The reaction to powdered alcohol may signal a new era for state-level alcohol policy action, according to a viewpoint published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Palcohol – powdered alcohol which can be […]
Illinois bans powdered alcohol, restricts caffeine
Illinois bans powdered alcohol, restricts caffeine Source: JG-TC.com July 17, 2015 Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed into law a ban on powdered alcohol and restrictions on caffeine in powdered form. Powdered alcohol mixes with liquids to create a beverage like any alcoholic drink. Sen. Ira Silverstein, the Chicago Democrat who sponsored […]
Alcohol interlocks doing their job
Alcohol interlocks doing their job Sun Live July 15, 2015 More than 2300 attempts to drink and drive have been prevented by alcohol interlocks since they were introduced in New Zealand. Alcohol interlocks are similar to an in-car breathalyser and became a sentencing option in the courts for drink drivers in 2012. […]
How America’s Drinking Problem Is Affecting College Campuses, And How to Solve It
How America’s Drinking Problem Is Affecting College Campuses, And How to Solve It Lower the drinking age to 18 to lower binging and sexual assault rates. The Odyssey By Celia Freed in Lifestyle on July 14, 2015 Before you roll your eyes and say that I’m just a teen that wants to drink a […]