Rate of teens abstaining from alcohol almost doubles in 13 years, study finds
Rate of teens abstaining from alcohol almost doubles in 13 years, study finds The number of youngsters who say they are binge drinking has also fallen, with abstinence more likely in households where English is not the only language Source: The Guardian Melissa Davey 14 July 2015 The drinking patterns of teenage […]
How much alcohol can you drink on a plane?
How much alcohol can you drink on a plane? Source: Mashable By Claire Trageser July 15th On a recent flight from Boston to San Diego, the gentleman seated next to me ordered six to eight shots of whiskey during a 5.5-hour flight. I say “six to eight” because I saw him order […]
GA: Does Savannah need a vision for a revised alcohol ordinance?
GA: Does Savannah need a vision for a revised alcohol ordinance? Savannah Now By Bill Dawers July 13, 2015 At the Savannah City Council workshop session on July 9, Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Herman gave a presentation about the latest revisions to the proposed new alcohol ordinance. The first questions from council members […]
Africa: Free Market Foundation To Oppose Liquor Policy
Africa: Free Market Foundation To Oppose Liquor Policy The foundation says this takes township taverns back to apartheid legislation. Eyewitness News July 13, 2015 JOHANNESBURG – The Free Market Foundation is set to oppose the Department of Trade and Industry’s national liquor policy. It’s warning the policy, enforcing new trading hours and zoned areas, will […]
Craft Beer Boom Puts Pressure On State Regulations
Craft Beer Boom Puts Pressure On State Regulations Some states consider changing their current laws to capture the craft beer industry’s tax revenue potential. NACS July 13, 2015 NEW YORK – Bloomberg reports that the U.S. craft beer business — the fastest-growing segment of a $102 billion market — has some states looking closely at “an opportunity […]
UK pubs closing at rate of ’29 per week’
UK pubs closing at rate of ’29 per week’ Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 14th July, 2015 The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has launched a fresh initiative in a bid to halt the closure of UK pubs, which are shutting their doors at a rate of 29 every week. […]
Fewer rowdy scenes with liquor curbs
Fewer rowdy scenes with liquor curbs Since the ban on late-night drinking in public came into force in April, nearly 470 people have been issued advisories for flouting the rules. Asian One By Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times July 13, 2015 SINGAPORE – Another five people were arrested after refusing to stop drinking despite […]
Alcohol and dagga combo makes drivers extra lethal
Alcohol and dagga combo makes drivers extra lethal Recent statistics illustrate that while drunk driving has plummeted by as much as a third since 2007, so-called ‘drugged driving’ is on the increase. Health 24 July 13, 2015 Drinking alcohol and smoking pot at the same time hampers driving skills more than consuming one alone does, […]
Australia: Drink-drug drivers to face tough new penalties
Australia: Drink-drug drivers to face tough new penalties The Age By Josh Gordon July 12, 2015 Drivers with drugs and alcohol in their system have until now been charged with either drink-driving or drug-driving, but not both. Victorians caught driving with a potentially deadly mix of drugs and alcohol in their system will face fines […]
MN: Twin Cities suburbs look to limit number of liquor stores
MN: Twin Cities suburbs look to limit number of liquor stores Minnetonka is the latest city to debate rules on its number of off-sale stores. Star Tribune By Kelly Smith July 11, 2015 In 2010, John Wolf tried to open a discount liquor store in Minnetonka. He withdrew his application after the city changed […]