Asia: Koreans’ Alcohol Consumption Doubles in Past 50 Years

Asia: Koreans’ Alcohol Consumption Doubles in Past 50 Years   The Chosunilbo June 26, 2017 Koreans’ alcohol consumption has nearly doubled in the past 50 years, with beer replacing makgeolli, or traditional rice wine, as the drink of choice.   The National Tax Service said Sunday that domestic alcohol shipments increased five-fold from 737,000 kiloliters […]

Even moderate drinking causes atrophy in brain area related to memory, learning

Even moderate drinking causes atrophy in brain area related to memory, learning   The Washington Post By Linda Searing June 24, 2017 The question   Popular belief, backed up by various studies, holds that a moderate amount of alcohol can be good for your heart. Might it have a similar effect on your brain?   […]

Older Drinkers Targeted In Drinkaware Five-Year Plan

Older Drinkers Targeted In Drinkaware Five-Year Plan   the drinks business By Lauren Eads June 26, 2017 UK alcohol charity Drinkaware has launched a new five-year strategy, with growing levels of alcohol abstinence among the young prompting it to shift its focus toward the prevention of harmful consumption among older drinkers.   Changing consumption habits, […]

Indiana: Battle over cold beer comes to a head

Indiana: Battle over cold beer comes to a head   State lawmakers will belly up to the conference table in alcohol sales debate   Source: The Republic By Kirk Johannesen 6/24/17   Competing opinions about economic freedom and fair play have turned Indiana’s regulations for selling cold beer into a hot political topic.   Jay […]