Reflect on your consumption
Reflect on your consumption Herald Net April 26, 2015 Since 1987, April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, most adults who drink alcohol, do so in moderation and are at low risk for developing problems related to their drinking. Moderation, however, is […]
Driven to drink: From many backgrounds, for many reasons, some people can’t stop at a cold one or two
Driven to drink: From many backgrounds, for many reasons, some people can’t stop at a cold one or two Duluth News Tribune By John Lundy April 26, 2015 For Michael Walke, the end of his second marriage led to the binges. “They would be like two- or three-day events, sitting in my chair here,” […]
Bud Light Is Not a Beer
Bud Light Is Not a Beer Source: The Chuck Cowdery Blog June 26th This is not about whether or not Bud Light was ever beer. This is not a shot at bland, tasteless corporate lagers. Let’s stipulate that AB InBev is a brewer and makes beer. For purposes of this exposition, Budweiser is a […]
Alcohol vending machines: the future of your Friday night
Alcohol vending machines: the future of your Friday night Daily Texan Online By Eleanor Dearman April 28, 2015 TEXAS – Buying a beer could be as easy as pressing a button after this legislative session. Rep. Richard Raymond (D-Laredo) is working to legalize the sale of alcohol in vending machines at certain […]
Should Alcohol Be Forced to List Calories?
Should Alcohol Be Forced to List Calories? TIME By Alexandra Sifferlin April 28, 2015 Your booze is full of “invisible calories” Right now, alcoholic beverages in the U.S. and the European Union aren’t required to spell out what’s in the bottle. But they should be, argues a public health expert in a new […]
IA: UI studies impact of marijuana on driving
IA: UI studies impact of marijuana on driving First-of-its-kind study at University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator shows how marijuana and marijuana with alcohol impact driving Iowa Now By Sara Diedrich June 23, 2015 A new study conducted at the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) has found drivers who use alcohol and marijuana together weave […]
Guam: Enforced Rules and Regulations to Serve or Sell Alcohol on Guam
Guam: Enforced Rules and Regulations to Serve or Sell Alcohol on Guam A liquor license is no longer enough for vendors and alcohol service providers. Pacific News Center Written by Brittany Bell June 24, 2015 Rules and regulations will now be enforced on an Act that will require all employees who serve or sell alcohol […]
Could ‘virtual reality’ treat alcoholism?
Could ‘virtual reality’ treat alcoholism? A form of ‘virtual-reality’ therapy may help people with alcohol dependence reduce their craving for alcohol, a new study suggests. MedicalXpress June 24, 2015 The findings, published in the July issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, come from a small study of just 10 patients. But researchers […]
Norwegian anti-drinking PSA proves you don’t need alcohol to dock your boat like a boss
Norwegian anti-drinking PSA proves you don’t need alcohol to dock your boat like a boss 9 News June 24, 2015 A Norwegian organisation has released a PSA showing how to dock your boat like a ‘boss’ while sober in an effort to promote safe drinking and boating practices. The advertisement shows two adults drinking sparkling […]
Booze at ‘pocket-money prices’ is damaging our kids
Booze at ‘pocket-money prices’ is damaging our kids Youngsters are damaging their health by turning to strong booze sold at “pocket-money prices”, say campaigners. Sunderland Echo June 26, 2015 UNITED KINGDOM – But now, regional campaigners are demanding action to make it harder for youths to get their hands on alcohol. Officials from the alcohol […]