HI: Operation Dry Water to educate boaters about effects of alcohol
HI: Operation Dry Water to educate boaters about effects of alcohol KITV By Mike Cherry June 25, 2015 HONOLULU —This weekend, the Coast Guard will be on patrol out on the water statewide as part of Operation Dry Water. Click here to watch the video report. “The Coast Guard’s primary role with Operation Dry Water […]
Breathalyser data reveals ‘drunkest’ US states
Breathalyser data reveals ‘drunkest’ US states Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 25th June, 2015 Personal breathalyser company BACtrack has released data collected from its users which reveals West Virginia and Nevada are the “drunkest” states. The highest Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels were recorded in West Virginia, which averaged at […]
Study shows alcohol affects drivers more than marijuana
Study shows alcohol affects drivers more than marijuana Source: WQAD 8 by Shellie Nelson June 25, 2015 A new study, funded in part by the federal government, suggests alcohol has a more extreme impact on drivers than marijuana. Researchers said alcohol “significantly increased lane departures/minimum and maximum lateral acceleration; these measures were […]
“Lust” Vodka Claims To Increase Female Libido, And Yes, It’s As Ridiculous As It Sounds (Excerpt)
“Lust” Vodka Claims To Increase Female Libido, And Yes, It’s As Ridiculous As It Sounds (Excerpt) Source: Bustle Mikaela Gilbert-Lurie June 25, 2015 The first female aphrodisiac in cocktail form has arrived, and it’s name is about as stupid as you think it would be. “Lust” Vodka claims to boost the libido of […]
Government Study Finds Danger in Mixing Marijuana and Alcohol
Government Study Finds Danger in Mixing Marijuana and Alcohol /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 23rd, 2015 / 4 A study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found using marijuana and alcohol together impacts driving more than using either substance alone, Time reports. The study included 18 occasional marijuana smokers—13 of them men—between the ages of 21 […]
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits
These 4 companies produce almost half of the world’s beer… and make 74% of the profits Source: Business Insider Corey Stern Jun. 24, 2015 If you’re grabbing a beer after work today, chances are it’s made by one of four companies. According to a report on Tuesday from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Anheuser-Busch InBev, […]
Top 10 silly stories of the month
Top 10 silly stories of the month Source: the drinks business by Lauren Eads 24th June, 2015 While business news and industry analysis is our bread and butter, a portion of our online coverage is intended to simply offer some light relief during a long day, or at the very least raise a smile. Here, we round […]
Form of Virtual Reality May be Useful in Treating Alcohol Dependence
Form of Virtual Reality May be Useful in Treating Alcohol Dependence /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 25th, 2015 / 0 A small study suggests using a form of virtual reality therapy may be useful in treating alcohol dependence. The treatment puts patients in situations similar to real life, and requires them to actively participate, Reuters reports. South Korean […]
Battle of the beer: Costco takes bid to sell alcohol in SA to the Supreme Court as local pubs and bottle shops stand to lose out
Battle of the beer: Costco takes bid to sell alcohol in SA to the Supreme Court as local pubs and bottle shops stand to lose out Smart Company By Eloise Keating June 25, 2015 Small alcohol retailers and even producers could be the losers if US retail giant Costco is given permission to sell alcohol from its […]
FL: Owner of new Florida shooting range hopes to sell food, alcohol
FL: Owner of new Florida shooting range hopes to sell food, alcohol Daytona Beach Planning Board to considers proposal Click Orlando By Shaun Chaiyabhat, Reporter June 24, 2015 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A controversial business proposal to sell gunfire and booze in the same location will go before Daytona Beach city leaders Thursday afternoon. The […]