New police tool looks like a flashlight, helps detect alcohol
New police tool looks like a flashlight, helps detect alcohol WTOP By Max Smith April 27, 2015 RESTON, Va. — Drivers in the D.C. area may have their breath checked for alcohol consumption without even knowing it. The Fairfax County police are among the area jurisdictions that use a flashlight with a small, built-in […]
Eye colour indicates risk of alcohol dependency
Eye colour indicates risk of alcohol dependency Source: The Spirits Busines by Annie Hayes 3rd July, 2015 People with light-coloured eyes – notably blue, green or grey – may be more at risk of becoming dependent on alcohol, according to a new study. The study, called Eye color: A potential indicator of […]
These maps show where drugs and alcohol kill the most American motorists
These maps show where drugs and alcohol kill the most American motorists Source: Business Insider Matthew Speiser Jul. 5, 2015 Between 1995 and 2013, drugs and alcohol were involved in 26% of all fatal car accidents, claiming 267,598 lives, according to a new study by Florida drug publication, DrugTreatment.com. The group recently […]
United Kingdom: Alcohol-related crime goes up despite council crackdown as stores are forced to remove booze from shelves
United Kingdom: Alcohol-related crime goes up despite council crackdown as stores are forced to remove booze from shelves Portsmouth Council put pressure on retailers to stop selling strong beer Sales crackdown has infuriated the drinks industry Alcohol-related violent crime has soared since the scheme kicked off, FoI request reveals Source: […]
Did This Federal Study Just Imply That Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol?
Did This Federal Study Just Imply That Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol? Is marijuana really safer than alcohol when you’re behind the wheel? That’s the question three federal agencies attempted to answer in this study. Source: The Motley Fool July 5th Not many issues can fully harness the attention of the American […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Study finds alcohol tax increases beneficial to public health
Study finds alcohol tax increases beneficial to public health Salina Post By Ashley Booker April 27, 2015 Researchers from the University of Florida recently found that increasing alcohol taxes decreased alcohol-related car crashes and related health problems. These same researchers say Kansas could see similar benefits if legislators approve Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed […]
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 […]