Fall Semester–A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking
Fall Semester–A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism August 18, 2021 BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As college students arrive on campus this fall, it is typically a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. […]
Can You Drink Alcohol in a Moving RV? | MotorBiscuit
Can You Drink Alcohol in a Moving RV? | MotorBiscuit todayuknews August 17, 2021 Everyone is aware of the fact that drinking while driving is not ok. Beyond the fact that you are risking your safety and those around you, it is illegal. Just a little bit of alcohol in your system can mean you […]
South Africa: Will 0% alcohol tolerance reduce unsafe driving behaviour?
South Africa: Will 0% alcohol tolerance reduce unsafe driving behaviour? Source: https://www.miningreview.com/ August 18, 2021 Despite concern from South African civil society groups, businesses and legal experts, the Department of Transport intends to introduce a zero-tolerance drunk driving regulation in the upcoming National Road Traffic Amendment Bill. In implementing a total prohibition on the consumption […]
Mass Alcohol Poisoning From Woman’s Homemade Drinks Kills 16 People
Mass Alcohol Poisoning From Woman’s Homemade Drinks Kills 16 People Source: https://www.newsweek.com/ August 17, 2021 At least 16 people have died shortly after drinking homemade alcohol while one woman has been detained on suspicion of negligent murder. The victims were all found dead or dying soon after being taken to hospital in the same area […]
Deaths caused by alcohol at highest level since 2008 in Scotland
Deaths caused by alcohol at highest level since 2008 in Scotland 1,190 alcohol-specific deaths in 2020 raise fears Covid has undermined progress with minimum pricing Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ August 17, 2021 Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland rose to their highest level in more than a decade in 2020, amid warnings that the pandemic has undermined progress made […]
How To Manage That Increased Alcohol Consumption From Pandemic Isolation
How To Manage That Increased Alcohol Consumption From Pandemic Isolation As society slowly reopens and social calendars once again begin to fill, some may find it hard to manage their boundaries with alcohol. Patch.com By Times of San Diego, News Partner August 15, 2021 During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption rose — one study reported a 29% increase […]
Texas man wins $5.5 million in lawsuit claiming restaurant overserved him alcohol
Texas man wins $5.5 million in lawsuit claiming restaurant overserved him alcohol Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ By Eloise Feilden August 16, 2021 Daniel Rawls, from Andrews, Texas, has won an alcohol-related lawsuit against La Fogata Mexican Grill on claims that overdrinking caused an altercation with another customer. Judge holding gavel: Texas man wins $5.5 million in lawsuit […]
Australia: The ‘sober curious’ generation is reimagining Australia’s drinking culture, and the alcohol industry is racing to keep up
Australia: The ‘sober curious’ generation is reimagining Australia’s drinking culture, and the alcohol industry is racing to keep up Business Insider Australia By Bianca Healey August 12, 2021 Influencer Olivia Rogers decided to stop drinking earlier this year, after another hungover Sunday. It was the catalyst for her to begin exploring the ‘sober curious’ movement. With a […]
United Kingdom: More than 850,000 women drivers admit to being under the influence of alcohol at least once in the last year
United Kingdom: More than 850,000 women drivers admit to being under the influence of alcohol at least once in the last year A study by the Office for National Statistics reported that nearly five per cent of women motorists drove while over the legal limit Wales Online By Josh Luckhurst August 12, 2021 A study […]
Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe?
Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe? Breastfeeding moms can enjoy a drink — here’s how to do it safely Health Essentials August 12, 2021 You love breastfeeding your baby — but sometimes a cold beer sounds tempting. Do you really have to give up alcohol entirely while you’re nursing your baby? Some mothers breastfeed for months or […]