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A Look at the Liquor Liability Landscape

A Look at the Liquor Liability Landscape Insurance Journal By Allen Laman and William Rabb March 18, 2024 Liquor liability availability and pricing have put small business owners in the alcohol-related sector in some states in a bind. While securing coverage is easy in some areas, premiums have skyrocketed and carriers have pulled out of others. Every state has different

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America’s Drunk Driving Limit May Be Changing

America’s Drunk Driving Limit May Be Changing Newsweek March 13, 2024 A growing number of states are considering lowering the blood alcohol level at which drivers are considered to be under the influence. A bill that would lower the legal blood alcohol limit to 0.05 percent from 0.08 percent was passed by the Hawaii state Senate on March 5 and

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Why alcohol is so dangerous for young adults’ brains (Excerpt)

Why alcohol is so dangerous for young adults’ brains (Excerpt) Source: https://www.bbc.com/ March 4, 2024 From the myth of Europeans’ “healthy drinking culture” to the surprising harm of some common family traditions, science is overturning old beliefs around alcohol and young people. I turned 18 the day before I left home for university, conveniently passing the UK’s age threshold for

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Alcohol-related deaths rise sharply in U.S., hitting women hardest

Alcohol-related deaths rise sharply in U.S., hitting women hardest UPI By Ernie Mundell, HealthDay News February 29, 2024 Deaths where alcohol played a key role climbed sharply in recent years, hitting women even harder than men, new government data shows. Between 2016 and 2021 (the latest numbers available), “the average number of U.S. deaths from excessive alcohol use increased by

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The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks for Young People: A Comprehensive Review

The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks for Young People: A Comprehensive Review Medriva By Anthony Raphael January 18, 2024 The Rising Concern Over Energy Drinks A recent review of more than 1.2 million young individuals has unearthed additional risks associated with the consumption of energy drinks. The findings, which include heightened instances of anxiety, stress, and suicidal thoughts, have raised

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