UT: Utah lowers DUI BAC limit to 0.05; NHTSA says fatal crashes there drop 20%
UT: Utah lowers DUI BAC limit to 0.05; NHTSA says fatal crashes there drop 20% MSN Story by Jonathon Ramsey August 5, 2024 As National Public Radio reports, in 1983. Utah became the first state to lower its blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence (DUI) from 0.10 to 0.08. The U.S. Congress […]
PA: Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors
PA: Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors Bastille Post Global August 1, 2024 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The former president and vice president of a Penn State fraternity where pledge Timothy Piazza fell and later died after consuming a large amount of alcohol seven years […]
Spain: Spain proposes breathalyzer tests for adults and minors in places where drinking is banned
Spain: Spain proposes breathalyzer tests for adults and minors in places where drinking is banned Health department proposes to end beer advertising within 200 meters of schools and parks Lavanguardia.com By Celeste López July 30, 2024 First proposal for a law on alcohol and minors, a rule that has been going in and out of […]
These are the 10 worst states for drunk driving deaths
These are the 10 worst states for drunk driving deaths Get it together, South Carolina Autoblog.com By Chris Teague July 29, 2024 Drunk driving is a problem for everyone, causing almost a third of all traffic fatalities and ruining thousands of lives each year. The problem is much worse in some states, however, as a […]
Alcohol-Energy Drink Cocktails May Permanently Harm Your Brain
Alcohol-Energy Drink Cocktails May Permanently Harm Your Brain Newsweek July 4, 2024 If you enjoy the odd night out, the chances are you’ve come across Jägerbombs, or a similar mix of spirits and energy drinks. The all-in-one cocktail is a fan favorite among those trying to keep their eyes open on an all-night bender. But, […]
NHTSA reminds drivers – buzzed driving is drunk driving
NHTSA reminds drivers – buzzed driving is drunk driving Daily Register By Deb Kunkle June 26, 2024 As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, reminds all drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. In 2022, […]
Study shows stricter alcohol policies are associated with reduction in homicides
Study shows stricter alcohol policies are associated with reduction in homicides Medical Xpress by Elsevier June 24, 2024 Alcohol consumption is involved in a large proportion of homicides and suicides each year in the United States, but there has been limited evidence on how policies targeting alcohol use influence violence. A statistical analysis in the American Journal of Preventive […]
Underage and overserved: Prosecutor says law goes easy on bartenders
Underage and overserved: Prosecutor says law goes easy on bartenders WOOD TV By Ken Kolker June 13, 2024 PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) – Police in Kalamazoo County wanted to charge a bartender with a 10-year felony for selling $220 worth of alcohol to a 19-year-old, who then died in a fiery crash. But Kalamazoo County Prosecutor […]
Beware of the BORG! Doctor talks about drinking trend on college campuses
Beware of the BORG! Doctor talks about drinking trend on college campuses FOX 5 Atlanta June 11, 2024 Dr. Sarah Church talks about BORG drinking trend Dr. Sarah Church joined FOX 5 Digital to talk about Ge Z’s latest, dangerous drinking trend — BORG or “blackout rage gallon.” BORGs are a mixture of vodka or […]
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun PRNewswire News Provided By National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism June 12, 2024 BETHESDA, Md., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking beverages […]