4 Percent of Americans Have Alcohol Use Disorder
4 Percent of Americans Have Alcohol Use Disorder /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 4th, 2015 A new study finds 14 percent of American adults currently have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many have never been treated, Time reports. Thirty percent of those interviewed said they had an alcohol-related problem at some time in their lives. Researchers from the […]
United Kingdom: Labour was wrong to bring in 24 hour drinking, admits Andy Burnham
United Kingdom: Labour was wrong to bring in 24 hour drinking, admits Andy Burnham Mr. Burnham, who as culture secretary in the Gordon Brown’s Government in 2008 was in charge of the policy, admitted that it had been a ‘mistake’ in a BBC debate. The Telegraph By Christopher Hope, Chief Political Correspondent […]
Alcohol use, binge drinking continues to fall among underage, report finds
Alcohol use, binge drinking continues to fall among underage, report finds Washington Post By Robert Gebelhoff June 11, 2015 A new government report found that both drinking and binge drinking among young people fell significantly between 2002 and 2013. The percentage of underage people who drank declined from 28.8 percent to 22.7 […]
4 Percent of Americans Have Alcohol Use Disorder
4 Percent of Americans Have Alcohol Use Disorder /BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF June 4th, 2015 / 2 A new study finds 14 percent of American adults currently have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many have never been treated, Time reports. Thirty percent of those interviewed said they had an alcohol-related problem at some time in their lives. Researchers […]
New Guide Explains Basics of Alcohol Beverage Control
New Guide Explains Basics of Alcohol Beverage Control Former Alcohol Regulator Roger Johnson Describes Role of State Regulators Source: CAP June 11, 2015 Roger B. Johnson, a 38-year veteran of the Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, today released a new guide, “Alcohol Beverage Control: The Basics […]
Chill thrill: A new ice age dawns in bars
Chill thrill: A new ice age dawns in bars The latest ice-making technology-including cubes made of booze-could make drinks served on the rocks more profitable. Source: Restaurant Hospitality Bob Krummert Jun 9, 2015 Cutting-edge mixologists have already made artisan-caliber ice a must-have drink component in the craft cocktail world. Think what they’ll […]
Illinois: Illegal liquor deliveries across state borders costing Illinois millions
Illinois: Illegal liquor deliveries across state borders costing Illinois millions Industry leaders say illegal “special deliveries” from liquor stores in Indiana to retailers in Illinois are costing Illinois millions in lost tax revenue. Source: ABC 7 By Chuck Goudie June 12, 2015 Alcohol is much more expensive in Illinois than it is […]
Survey: Many stores place alcohol ads in areas frequented by youth
Survey: Many stores place alcohol ads in areas frequented by youth La Center United surveys 10 area stores, find 60 percent have alcohol ads within two feet of their candy aisles The Reflector By Kelly Moyer, staff reporter June 10, 2015 Area youth may be getting more exposure to alcohol advertisements than […]
A new app designed to help people think about their drinking gives you your ARSE score
A new app designed to help people think about their drinking gives you your ARSE score News.com.au June 10, 2015 EVERYONE has that tipping point while drinking when they change from a fun-loving larrikin into a complete menace to society. According to the 2015 Global Drug Survey, 25 per cent of the world’s […]
Underage drinking, binge boozing by minors is on the decline?
Underage drinking, binge boozing by minors is on the decline? Source: USA Today Tyler Pager June 11, 2015 Underage drinking and binge drinking rates among young people are on the decline across the USA, a new government study finds. A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released Thursday […]