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Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use Medical Xpress by University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center February 4, 2021 When health researchers ask pregnant women about their alcohol use, expectant women may underreport their drinking, hampering efforts to minimize alcohol use in pregnancy and prevent development of fetal alcohol spectrum […]

Australia:  New Soberlive unit now has facial ID to provide secure entry

Australia:  New Soberlive unit now has facial ID to provide secure entry News Release PRWire February 8, 2021 Soberlive FRX conducts automatic alcohol breath test and facial recognition check to authorise entry-including remotely. A new contactless and automatic device with facial recognition can become an organisation’s first line of defence in restricting employees and visitors […]

The political economy of drug and alcohol regulation during the COVID‐19 pandemic (excerpt)

The political economy of drug and alcohol regulation during the COVID‐19 pandemic (excerpt) WILEY Online Library By Audrey Redford  Angela K. Dills February 18, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/soej.12496 Abstract States tightly regulate access to alcohol and other substances. During the pandemic and related state of emergency, state and federal governments adopted a variety of regulations affecting this […]

Nigeria:  Alcohol use is worryingly high among Nigerian students: here’s who is most at risk

Nigeria:  Alcohol use is worryingly high among Nigerian students: here’s who is most at risk The Conversation By Samson Femi Agberotimi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northwest University February 17, 2021 Many young people drink alcohol – whether it’s out of curiosity, ignorance, peer pressure or other reasons. It’s a major public health concern. The consequences of drinking can be physical, […]

South Africa:  More SA millennials are opting for zero and low-alcohol alternatives

South Africa:  More SA millennials are opting for zero and low-alcohol alternatives IOL By Lutho Pasiya  February 16, 2021 The so-called “sober curious” movement is gathering pace in the beverage sector as more individuals opt to lower their alcohol intake or remove it altogether. That is according to the director at Brew Kombucha, Alex Glenday. With […]

Lindenwood creates campus alcohol policy pilot program

Lindenwood creates campus alcohol policy pilot program Linder Link By Alexis Montgomery, Editor in Chief February 15, 2021 MISSOURI – Students who are 21 and live in the Linden Terrace may now possess approved amounts of alcohol in their residences.  Students were informed on Monday afternoon that students of the legal drinking age may apply for […]

Young women black out more often than men when drinking

Young women black out more often than men when drinking Women’s Agenda By Jessie Tu February 8, 2021 AUSTRALIA – “A blackout is a general term for memory loss, and can be an indicator for later negative health consequences. Whilst we know quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption in adolescence are indicators of clinically relevant […]

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’

Coalition warns USPS alcohol delivery ‘not safe’ The Spirits business by Owen Bellwood  February 9, 2021  A coalition of trade bodies has written to Congress in opposition of a bill that allows the United States Postal Service to ship alcoholic drinks as it is “not safe or responsible”. The letter is in opposition to elements […]