What’s considered ‘excessive drinking’?
What’s considered ‘excessive drinking’? United Healthcare By Amanda Keim-Morrison April 4, 2015 While most people drink responsibly, more people drink to excess than you might think – a November study found one in three Americans drinks excessively, but only 10.2 percent of those who drink too much are alcoholics, or dependent on alcohol. Additionally, an estimated […]
VT: Health Department Reminds Vermonters: Know What You are Drinking
VT: Health Department Reminds Vermonters: Know What You are Drinking April is Alcohol Awareness Month Health Department April 2, 2015 BURLINGTON – Written on a giant blackboard in bold colored chalk in the Mule Bar is a list of the available beers and their different alcohol contents. The Health Department applauds this type of disclosure, which […]
Separating fact from fiction on wine’s health benefits
Separating fact from fiction on wine’s health benefits Does red wine improve health? The answer isn’t cut and drie Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel By Anne Schamberg, Special to the Journal Sentinel April 5, 2015 Wine drinkers, and especially red wine drinkers, love to imagine that their favorite beverage leads to a long, happy life. But […]
Lighter liquor
Lighter liquor Source: Denton RC By Melissa Wylie 04 April 2015 Instead of simply tossing back shots, Fry Street-area bar patrons can now inhale clouds of flavored alcohol for a quick, euphoric buzz. Rick Reid, owner of The Garage, purchased a commercial alcohol vaporizing machine for his bar a few weeks ago from Austin-based company […]
Ban drinking under 21, say health chiefs: Scots consider draconian move to halt surge in hospital admissions
Ban drinking under 21, say health chiefs: Scots consider draconian move to halt surge in hospital admissions The proposal has been put forward by experts at NHS Health Scotland They say more must be done to tackle alcohol problem with young people The move would apply in pubs, clubs, supermarkets and off-licences Source: Daily Mail […]
Study: Taxes on Alcohol Could Reduce Drunk Driving Accidents
Study: Taxes on Alcohol Could Reduce Drunk Driving Accidents Source: US News By Kimberly Leonard April 6, 2015 Raising taxes on alcohol is associated with reducing drunk driving accidents, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville published findings online Monday in the American Journal of Public Health examining the result […]
French blame Brits for binge drinking teens
French blame Brits for binge drinking teens Source: The Spirits Business by Melita Kiely 7th April, 2015 The French government has pointed the finger of blame at British citizens suggesting the UK is responsible for the country’s rising number of binge-drinkers. Officials accused British binge drinkers of encouraging a heavy drinking lifestyle among French young […]
South Carolina frat member found dead after St. Patrick’s Day party died of alcohol poisoning: coroner
South Carolina frat member found dead after St. Patrick’s Day party died of alcohol poisoning: coroner Source: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS BY Doyle Murphy April 8, 2015 A University of South Carolina student discovered dead after a St. Patrick’s Day frat party drank himself to death, an autopsy revealed. Charles Terreni Jr., the son of […]
Alcohol: does it really offer health benefits?
Alcohol: does it really offer health benefits? Medical News Today Written by Honor Whiteman April 9, 2015 Many of us like the odd drink or two, particularly after a hard day at work. In fact, some studies have suggested moderate alcohol consumption is good for our health. On the other hand, some studies claim this may […]
Australia: Queensland Eyeing Tough New Liquor Rules
Australia: Queensland Eyeing Tough New Liquor Rules Encore April 8, 2015 QUEENSLAND, Australia (CelebrityAccess) — Club operators in Queensland are facing tough new regulations as the Australian state looks to crack down on alcohol-related violence. According to the Brisbane Times, the new rules would impose a 1AM lockout and a 3AM shutdown for clubs. The […]