Should the Drinking Age Be Different for Men and Women?
Should the Drinking Age Be Different for Men and Women? Exploring whether laws should be gender blind. Psychology Today Reviewed by Abigail Fagan June 1, 2021 In a famous Supreme Court case, Craig v. Boren, at issue was an Oklahoma statute that said young women could buy “non-intoxicating” beer (which had 3.2% alcohol) at the age […]
United Kingdom: Study Observes Why Overweight People Shouldn’t Consume Alcohol
United Kingdom: Study Observes Why Overweight People Shouldn’t Consume Alcohol As per the study, people who are obese and overweight have worse liver-damaging effects of alcohol. Doctor NDTV By: ANI June 7, 2021 Obesity increases the risk of several chronic conditions A recent study led by the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre observed medical data […]
OR: Oregon drug policy director concerned by to-go cocktail legislation
OR: Oregon drug policy director concerned by to-go cocktail legislation KATU by Evan Schreiber June 2, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. — A bill giving a big win to Oregon bars and restaurants might be doing more harm than good, according to alcohol recovery advocates. Oregon lawmakers passed Senate Bill 317 on Tuesday, allowing to-go cocktails to continue even […]
Trans teens turning to alcohol, smoking to cope with gender identity harassment
Trans teens turning to alcohol, smoking to cope with gender identity harassment Study Finds June 2, 2021 BOSTON, Mass. — For transgender teens, the stress of discovering their gender identity can make an already difficult period in a child’s life even harder. A new study now finds many trans teens may be turning to alcohol and […]
U.S. traffic deaths soar to 38,680 in 2020; highest yearly total since 2007
U.S. traffic deaths soar to 38,680 in 2020; highest yearly total since 2007 Reuters By David Shepardson June 3, 2021 U.S. traffic deaths soared after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020, hitting the highest yearly total since 2007 as more Americans engaged in unsafe behavior on U.S. roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said […]
Canada: Heavy-drinking young adults reduce problematic alcohol use early in pandemic, but young women face increased mental health burden
Heavy-drinking young adults reduce problematic alcohol use early in pandemic, but young women face increased mental health burden A novel longitudinal study Newswise by McMaster University June 3, 2021 Newswise — HAMILTON, ON (June 3, 2021) – A novel longitudinal study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 has revealed some unexpected […]
America Has a Drinking Problem
America Has a Drinking Problem A little alcohol can boost creativity and strengthen social ties. But there’s nothing moderate, or convivial, about the way many Americans drink today. Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ By Kate Julian June 2, 2021 Few things are more American than drinking heavily. But worrying about how heavily other Americans are drinking is one […]
Booze To-Go Is Here to Stay
Booze To-Go Is Here to Stay Americans are outsourcing beer runs and drink pickups as loosened laws become permanent; ‘We are doing it everywhere it’s legal’ Source: https://www.wsj.com/ By Heather Haddon May 29, 2021 It became easier than ever to order booze on the run during the pandemic, as restaurants added cocktails to their to-go menus […]
Why the hot new alcohol trend is cutting back – or even quitting
Why the hot new alcohol trend is cutting back – or even quitting Source: https://nypost.com/ By Kerry J. Byrne May 29, 2021 For Liz Mantel, the wake-up call came when she lost her job last September. She had worked for years as a client manager in advertising, an industry where, she said, “boozing is a […]
Putnam County Social Host Laws: Be a Parent NOT A Friend!
Putnam County Social Host Laws: Be a Parent NOT A Friend! Hamlet Hub News Written by Putnam County Coalition That Cares May 26, 2021 NEW YORK – Spring and summer are times of celebrations – specifically, proms and graduations. Our Kids DESERVE and NEED to celebrate these milestones, especially after enduring the pandemic! Our community is so […]