Simple parenting strategies can help kids avoid alcoholism and other addictions, Vermont author says
Simple parenting strategies can help kids avoid alcoholism and other addictions, Vermont author says Burlington Free Press By April Barton April 28, 2021 Jessica Lahey, a local author, is getting acclaim for her new book and its goal to help prevent kids from engaging in substance use. “The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of […]
Teens speak up for themselves on heady topics
Teens speak up for themselves on heady topics Youth drinking and partying focus of county event Canyon Courier By Paul Albani-Burgio April 29, 2021 Teen drinking and partying was front and center at the April 22 Jefferson County Communities That Care Youth Voices event. For the past four-and-half-months, 35 high school and college students have […]
United Kingdom: New alcohol policy research network launched across UK and Ireland
United Kingdom: New alcohol policy research network launched across UK and Ireland University of Stirling April 29, 2021 A new network for alcohol policy researchers in the UK and Ireland has officially launched today (29 April 2021), led by the University of Stirling’s Professor Niamh Fitzgerald and Trinity College Dublin’s Professor Joe Barry. The Alcohol […]
ALCOHOL MARKETPLACES 2.0 PART 4: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING LEGAL DRINKING AGE?
ALCOHOL MARKETPLACES 2.0 PART 4: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING LEGAL DRINKING AGE? Source: https://www.beveragelaw.com/ By Rebecca Stamey-White and Jeff Carroll April 27, 2021 Only businesses holding a license to sell alcohol at retail can sell alcohol to consumers. That simple fact complicates matters for unlicensed entities such as online marketplaces, delivery apps, and delivery services […]
Does Alcohol Cause Weight Gain? It’s Complicated…
Does Alcohol Cause Weight Gain? It’s Complicated… Some people are choosing alcohol instead of food for calories. Psychology Today By Judity J. Wurtman Ph.D. | The Antidepressant Diet April 25, 2021 “How much alcohol do you consume?” This is a standard question usually asked of someone who is seeking weight-loss support. The question is often […]
Health educators promote treatment methods during Alcohol Awareness Month
Health educators promote treatment methods during Alcohol Awareness Month Advantage April 21, 2021 April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the need for education about alcohol use disorder. Drinking too much alcohol can have a direct impact not only on an individual’s health and safety, but that of their families and communities as […]
College students aren’t partying through pandemic, Husker study shows
College students aren’t partying through pandemic, Husker study shows Nebraska Today by Kateri Hartman | University Communication April 22, 2021 A new survey from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows college students’ drinking rates dropped during the pandemic — contrary to popular belief. Distress, boredom, and the widespread promotion of increased drinking during the pandemic on social media could […]
Operation Prom reminds teens to stay safe during prom season
Operation Prom reminds teens to stay safe during prom season The Lawton Constitution By Chris Wilson April 23, 2021 Wichita Mountains Prevention Network (WMPN) is partnering with local schools to launch Operation Prom, a social media campaign dedicated to reminding teens that this prom season, they do not have to be drunk or high to […]
Safe Driving Advocacy Groups, State Legislators, and Distillers Applaud Senate Passage of Ignition Interlock Bill, Urge House to Swiftly Act to Save Lives
Safe Driving Advocacy Groups, State Legislators, and Distillers Applaud Senate Passage of Ignition Interlock Bill, Urge House to Swiftly Act to Save Lives Senate Bill 183, House Bill 402 Aim to Modernize North Carolina’s Critical Ignition Interlock Laws Source: RESPONSIBILITY.ORG April 22, 2021 Anti-drunk driving advocates, distilled spirits producers, sheriffs, lawyers and concerned state legislators […]
Surprising Side Effects of Not Drinking Alcohol, Say Experts
Surprising Side Effects of Not Drinking Alcohol, Say Experts Toast your health… by putting down that glass. Eat This, Not That By Jessica Demarino | Fact Checked By Olivia Tarantino April 20, 2021 Despite being a popular social pastime, with nearly 70% of the American population enjoying alcohol on an annual basis, drinking alcohol is the leading risk factor […]