Do you have a drinking problem: try this alcohol unit calculator
Do you have a drinking problem: try this alcohol unit calculator One in five young professionals in the UK consider themselves to have a drinking problem, new research shows Source: The Telegraph By Gregory Walton 2 Apr 2015 One in five young professionals in the UK consider themselves to have a drinking […]
5 facts to know for Alcohol Awareness Month
5 facts to know for Alcohol Awareness Month Source: USA Today By: Arielle Hines April 1, 2015 April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and instead of toasting it, how about a look at some salient facts. Here, five things you should know about alcohol. ‘Binge drinking’ is less drinks than you’d guess […]
NCADD Announces 2015 NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month Theme – “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction”
NCADD Announces 2015 NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month Theme – “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction” Alcohol Awareness – The Key to Community Change, Personal and Family Recovery 29 Years of Improving and Saving Lives Through Prevention, Treatment and Recovery NCADD April 2, 2015 Each April since 1987, […]
South Africa: SA set to raise alcohol drinking age limit to 21
South Africa: SA set to raise alcohol drinking age limit to 21 Biz News By Andre Janse van Vuuren May 25, 2015 (Bloomberg) — South Africa may raise its drinking age and hold beverage companies liable for unlicensed trade in their products, a step to reduce the cost and impact of alcohol abuse. […]
How the margarita got its name
How the margarita got its name Source: FoxNews Ali Rosen May 28, 2015 There is nothing better in summer than sitting outside with a cold margarita – or as Jimmy Buffet might say, wasting away in Margaritaville. But while it seems the potent combination of tequila, triple sec and lime has always […]
Middle aged drinkers are going to have drink problems
Middle aged drinkers are going to have drink problems Source: Drinks International By Christian Davis 28 May, 2015 Approximately 3.4 million middle aged people who drink regularly are going to have health problems, according to an alcohol education charity. Drinkaware says the UK’s “hidden drinkers”, regularly drink above the lower risk limits, […]
Eatery Near Texas Biker Shootout Sues Twin Peaks
Eatery Near Texas Biker Shootout Sues Twin Peaks Source: Law360 By Alex Wolf May 22, 2015 A Waco, Texas, restaurant closed by law enforcement authorities after the deadly biker gang shootout at the neighboring Twin Peaks restaurant sued Twin Peaks on Friday for gross negligence, asking for $1 million in compensation for property […]
Deadly Twin Peaks shooting heightens restaurant security concerns
Deadly Twin Peaks shooting heightens restaurant security concerns Event spurs other brands to evaluate policies Source: NRN Ron Ruggless May 22, 2015 Security concerns were heightened among restaurants in the wake of the shootings last Sunday at a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas, which ended with nine people dead, 18 injured […]
The Ban on Beer Cocktails-And Other Stupid Booze Rules
The Ban on Beer Cocktails-And Other Stupid Booze Rules Source: Newsweek By Jacob Grier 5/23/15 Is it legal to mix beer and spirits together into the same cocktail, as bartenders have been doing for centuries? In 49 states, the answer is unequivocally yes. But in Virginia, a state known for having some […]
Top reasons beer is actually good for you
Top reasons beer is actually good for you Source: Fox News / The Daily Meal May 21, 2015 Beer lovers, rejoice! Not only does beer taste great, and make you feel “buzzed” on life, beer is also good for you. Well, in moderation. As pints are poured in bars and restaurants across […]