Non-school friendships may drive adolescent alcohol use more than in-school ties
Non-school friendships may drive adolescent alcohol use more than in-school ties Medical Xpress by Public Library of Science February 10, 2021 A survey of more than 80,000 adolescents has revealed factors associated with having friends outside of school, and shows that non-school friendships are more strongly associated with alcohol use than school friendships. Rupa Jose of […]
OK: State Senate bill seeks to strengthen punishment for adults who knowingly sell or provide alcohol to minors
OK: State Senate bill seeks to strengthen punishment for adults who knowingly sell or provide alcohol to minors Oklahoma News 4 By Hicham Raache February 9, 2021 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A State Senate committee passed a bill to strengthen punishment for adults who are convicted of knowingly selling or providing alcohol to minors. Senate […]
Covid crisis is exacerbating LGBTQ alcohol abuse, studies find
Covid crisis is exacerbating LGBTQ alcohol abuse, studies find Alcohol consumption has increased among the general population as well, but at a significantly lower rate. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/ By Finbarr Toesland February 9, 2021 Social-distancing measures and lockdowns have disproportionately increased alcohol use in the LGBTQ community, studies find. Abigail Mazzarella, 26, often went to gay […]
What The ‘Designated Driver’ Campaign Could Teach Us About How To Handle The Pandemic
What The ‘Designated Driver’ Campaign Could Teach Us About How To Handle The Pandemic WBUR By Sharon Brody & Paul Connearney February 7, 2021 During the pandemic, almost everything seems to be a struggle. Among the challenges for public health professionals: getting people to take precautions. Jay Winsten was the architect of the U.S. “Designated […]
Online Boom Behind Uber’s Drinks Push (Additional Coverage)
Online Boom Behind Uber’s Drinks Push (Additional Coverage) The drink delivery service will have a definite ride-share feel to it from now on. The implications of Uber’s takeover of Drizly could be huge for retailers – and consumers. Source: https://www.wine-searcher.com/ By Liza B. Zimmerman February 5, 2021 It’s an app-eat-app world out there these days, […]
The link between insomnia and alcohol consumption gets a fresh look
The link between insomnia and alcohol consumption gets a fresh look Missourian By Julian Nazar February 5, 2021 Mary Beth Miller remembers her clinical rotation at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island. It was her first experience working with patients who have chronic relapsing alcohol and other substance use disorders. In conversations with the […]
What Happens if a Dog Drinks Beer?
What Happens if a Dog Drinks Beer? Yahoo! By Brendan Howard February 4, 2021 Many of us enjoy a beer or two on a hot day (or a cold day or any day). But is it safe to drink a cold one with your dogs? And what if your dog accidentally drinks beer or other […]
Canada: Canadian Cancer Society’s ‘Dry Feb’ campaign urges Canadians to stop drinking, lower their cancer risk
Canada: Canadian Cancer Society’s ‘Dry Feb’ campaign urges Canadians to stop drinking, lower their cancer risk Increased stress levels and decreased social supports are driving Canadians to drink CBC News February 2, 2021 Nearly a year into a pandemic that has ratcheted up stress levels and driven down social support systems, a worrying trend has […]
Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B
Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B FoodDive By Author Christopher Doering February 2, 2021 Dive Brief: Uber Technologies is buying alcohol delivery startup Drizly for about $1.1 billion in stock and cash, the companies said in a statement. Drizly’s on-demand alcohol marketplace is available in more than 1,400 cities. Bloomberg noted Drizly was valued at $73 million in […]
Uber’s $1.1 Billion Drizly Deal Set to Turbocharge Online Alcohol Delivery
Uber’s $1.1 Billion Drizly Deal Set to Turbocharge Online Alcohol Delivery Ride-hailing giant builds out offerings it can bring to homebound consumers Source: https://www.wsj.com/ By Preetika Rana and Saabira Chaudhuri February 2, 2021 Uber Technologies Inc. said it reached a deal to buy alcohol-delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash, signaling the […]