Should alcohol be treated like tobacco by lobbyists and lawmakers?
Should alcohol be treated like tobacco by lobbyists and lawmakers? IWSR looks at how the two sectors vary, and why more draconian policies for alcohol could be counterintuitive Source: https://www.theiwsr.com/ May 26, 2021 As part of European Week Against Cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a factsheet that frames alcohol as a public health […]
How Drunk Is ‘Drunk?’ New Scale Helps Predict Negative Drinking Effects
How Drunk Is ‘Drunk?’ New Scale Helps Predict Negative Drinking Effects Science Blog Penn State May 26, 2021 The words young adults use to describe how they feel when they have been drinking alcohol are a key to understanding whether they will engage in risky behaviors such as driving under the influence. A new scale […]
‘Gray area’ drinking is not a medical diagnosis, but experts say it can still be a problem. What is it and what are the signs?
‘Gray area’ drinking is not a medical diagnosis, but experts say it can still be a problem. What is it and what are the signs? USA Today By Adrianna Rodriguez May 24, 2021 Angela Teuscher, 50, used to look forward to a few glasses of wine at night. It was her reward for completing a […]
Excessive Drinking Is Less Than You Think: 23 Ways a Drinking Habit Can Harm You
Excessive Drinking Is Less Than You Think: 23 Ways a Drinking Habit Can Harm You 24/7 Wall Street By Hristina Byrnes May 24, 2021 What counts as excessive drinking? Less than most people may think. People who drink a glass of wine every other night with dinner and maybe more on weekends are usually considered […]
Ireland: Taoiseach appeals to Northern Ireland for minimum alcohol prices amid fears of bulk cross-border buying
Ireland: Taoiseach appeals to Northern Ireland for minimum alcohol prices amid fears of bulk cross-border buying Independent.ie By Senan Molony May 12, 2021 The Taoiseach has appealed to Northern Ireland to join the Republic in introducing Minimum Unit Pricing. His plea came after he was told by a Government backbencher that unilateral action — making lower-market […]
Retail During the Pandemic: What We Can Learn From Transportation and Delivery Data
Retail During the Pandemic: What We Can Learn From Transportation and Delivery Data Total Retail By Ashim Bose May 12, 2021 Looking back on the last year, the retail sector underwent a massive change as consumers were confined to their homes, unable to shop in person. While e-commerce had been steadily growing over the last […]
What to know about binge drinking
What to know about binge drinking Medical News Today Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Alicia Sparks May 16, 2021 Binge drinking is when a person consumes enough alcoholic beverages during a 2-hour period to bring their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% or higher. Typically, this means […]
What is drink spiking? How can you know if it’s happened to you, and how can it be prevented?
What is drink spiking? How can you know if it’s happened to you, and how can it be prevented? The Conversation May 17, 2021 Recent media reports suggest drink spiking at pubs and clubs may be on the rise. “Drink spiking” is when someone puts alcohol or other drugs into another person’s drink without their knowledge. It […]
Anti-DWI Campaign: It’s Never Acceptable to Drink and Drive
Anti-DWI Campaign: It’s Never Acceptable to Drink and Drive Auto Connected Car News by Lynn Walford May 16, 2021 Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, ahead of UN Global Road Safety Week, has today launched a new hard-hitting, anti-drink driving learning experience to help people understand the consequences of drink driving, and support the company’s […]
TX: New TABC Unit Traces Alcohol Back to Source in Criminal Cases
TX: New TABC Unit Traces Alcohol Back to Source in Criminal Cases NBC DFW By Jack Highberger May 16, 2021 The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has launched a new unit that will trace alcohol back to its source when alcohol is a factor in a crime. The Target Responsibility for Alcohol-Connected Emergencies unit, or TRACE […]