‘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 […]
MI: Snyder OKs law allowing alcohol consumption on ‘pedal pubs’
MI: Snyder OKs law allowing alcohol consumption on ‘pedal pubs’ 9 & 10 News July 15, 2015 LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Passengers will be allowed to drink alcohol on pedal-powered vehicles under a Michigan law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. The measure enacted Wednesday gives local governments the discretion to still prohibit drinking onboard […]
IL: Governor signs bill allowing return of happy hours in Illinois bars
IL: Governor signs bill allowing return of happy hours in Illinois bars News-Democrat By Tobias Wall July 15, 2015 Happy hour drink specials will make a comeback in Illinois under legislation signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner. The discounted drink specials have been banned in Illinois since the late 1980s over concerns about excessive drinking and […]
States with more restrictive alcohol policies have lower rates of drunk driving
States with more restrictive alcohol policies have lower rates of drunk driving News Medical July 16, 2015 States with more restrictive alcohol policies and regulations have lower rates of self-reported drunk driving, according to a new study by researchers at the Boston University schools of public health and medicine and the University of Minnesota […]
Drinking ‘not important’ to two thirds of young people
Drinking ‘not important’ to two thirds of young people Business Reporter July 16, 2015 UNITED KINGDOM – Most young people either do not view drinking as important to their social life or are shunning alcohol altogether, according to a think-tank. Demos said declining levels of alcohol consumption among the 16-24 age group represent […]
Temptations of alcohol being replaced by lure of social media for many young Britons, says new study
Temptations of alcohol being replaced by lure of social media for many young Britons, says new study The Independent By Jonathan Owen July 16, 2015 The temptations of drink are being replaced by the lure of social media for many young Britons, some of whom worry that their reputations would suffer from drunken antics […]